Ken Hendershot

Kenneth Wayne Hendershot was born on January 19, 1945 in Bertha, Minnesota.  His parents were the late Claude Harley and Grace Elizabeth (Baker) Hendershot.  Ken attended school in Bertha, Minnesota.  Ken was married to Mardell Dahlvang for 15 years as their marriage was blessed with 2 sons, Brian and Michael.

Ken worked most of his life in blacktopping and sealcoating and also owned and operated a couple restaurants & bars in Hewitt along with a gas station.  He enjoyed traveling, casinos, country music, his dogs, and spending time with his family and friends.

On December 14, 2018 Ken passed away surrounded by his loving family and the gentle care of Knute Nelson Hospice & Home Care at 73 years of age.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers: Cleo, Darwin and Richard.

Ken is survived by his sons: Brian (Tina) Hendershot of Wadena and Michael (Athena) Hendershot of Hermitage, Tennessee; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; siblings: Norman (Helen) Hendershot of Rochester; Lloyd (Judy) Hendershot of Vining and Raymond (Ann) Hendershot of Long Prairie; special friend, Sue Streich; many other relatives, friends; and his dogs Sunny and Max.

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