Obituary for Kenneth Norbert Kiffmeyer


Kenneth Norbert Kiffmeyer, age 79, of Brooklyn Park passed away peacefully on February 10th 2023 at home with his daughters by his side.

Ken was born on March 26th 1943 (in St. Cloud MN) to Raymond and Mary Ann Kiffmeyer. He married his HS sweetheart, Joanne Goulet on August 29th, 1962 and was married nearly 60 years before losing her to cancer last August.

Ken was a union bricklayer for over 50 years. He started his own concrete and masonry business with his brother in 1984 and it’s success continues today.

Ken enjoyed time at the lake home fishing, boating, planting flowers, and family gatherings. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, and stayed active with his passion for biking.

Ken is survived by his three daughters; Brenda (Paul) Ackerman of Clear Lake, Jacqueline (Gregg) Johnson of Maple Grove, Sherry (John) Meyer of Becker, 7 grand children, 9 great-grandchildren, and many siblings and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne; his infant daughter Rhonda; his parents; brothers Tom, Don, and Michael; brother-in-law Maynard.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16th from 4-7PM at Evans Nordby funeral home, 34 2nd St NE, Osseo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM on Friday, February 17th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park, with visitation one hour before Mass. A lunch will be served immediately after. Interment of ashes will be a private ceremony at a later date.