Ken Schnaser

May 30, 1939-May 11, 2023

MARSHALL — Services for Ken Schnaser, 83, of Marshall, and formerly of Appleton will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday at Living Word Lutheran Church in Marshall. Following a reception, interment with military honors will be in the Appleton Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service, from 12:30 p.m. until the time of his celebration at 1:30 p.m., also at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Living Word Lutheran Church in Marshall.

He died peacefully Tuesday, May 11, 2023.

Kenneth Allen Schnaser was born May 30, 1939, in Ortonville. He was the son of Gustav “Pete” and Ruby (Friedrich) Schnaser. He was baptized in his youth at the Baptist Church. After attending country school through the 8th grade, Ken went to Appleton High School and graduated there with the class of 1958. He went on to help his folks on the family farm.

On Jan. 16, 1971, Ken was united in marriage to Jean Ronning at the Congregational Church in Appleton. The couple made their home in Appleton where they raised their son, Mark. Ken drove truck for many years with both Larson Gravel and Commerford Gravel Inc. In the spring and fall he also assisted several area farmers.

Ken was a proud member of AMVETS in Appleton and his enjoyments in life included ice fishing, playing cards, traveling, and watching the Minnesota Twins or Vikings and old westerns. He spent a lot of time with his grandchildren, babysitting and playing games and offering many witty comments.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jean Schnaser of Marshall; son, Mark (and Mindi) Schnaser of Marshall; 3 grandchildren, Lexi Schnaser of Denver, CO, Ashton Schnaser of Sioux Falls, SD, Tydeman Schnaser of Marshall; 3 siblings, Patricia (and Ronald) Bruzek Of Eagan, Mary Schumacher of Eagan, Donald (and Mary) Schnaser of Lester Prairie; sister-in-law, Linda Schnaser [from Roger] of Hagerstown, MD; brother-in-law, Robert (and Judy) Ronning of Montevideo; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Ruby Schnaser; and siblings, Gene Schnaser and Roger Schnaser.

Arrangements by

Hamilton Funeral Home

Marshall, Minnesota

507-532-2933