Kenneth John Kruckeberg Sr., 91, of Blooming Prairie, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 28, 2012, at Pathstone Living in Mankato.

He was born Sept. 17, 1920, in Steele County, Minn., to Herman A. and Amelia (Behne) Kruckeberg. He grew up and attended school in Steele County. Ken was a self-employed farmer and milk hauler. He married Edith H. Fiebiger at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Havana Township, Steele County on Nov. 27, 1942. They purchased the Village Café in Blooming Prairie. Edith passed away on March 30, 2002. A member of First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie, Ken loved his family and farming. He also enjoyed golfing and the Minnesota Twins.

Survivors include five sons, Douglas (Lyn) Kruckeberg of North Mankato, Bruce (Iva) Kruckeberg of Sioux Falls, S.D., Dennis Kruckeberg of Blooming Prairie, Kenneth Kruckeberg, Jr. of Ellendale, Todd Kruckeberg of Eden Prairie; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marcella (Clyde) Garrett of Faribault; many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith in 2002; three sisters, Leora, Ethel and Mildred; four brothers, Clifford, Floyd, Earl and Herman.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at First Lutheran Church in Blooming Prairie with The Rev. Charles Leonard officiating. Friends may call at Worlein Blooming Prairie Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday and at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment is at First Lutheran Church Cemetery.