Obituary of Kenneth Allen Wing

Kenneth “Ken”, "Kenny" Allen Wing, 84, of Eagan MN passed away unexpectedly April 6th, 2023. Ken was born on March 1, 1939 in Warren, MN to Roy and Yula Wing.

Ken graduated from Minneapolis South West High School in 1957 and enlisted in the Navy in October 1957 at the age of 18. In August 1961 he ended his active duty service and was transferred to the Naval Reserve. During the time he served, he was promoted 3 times and received the Navy Good Conduct Medal. Ken retired from the Navy in October 1963 returned to civilian life. 

Ken and Helen Martin were married on May 2, 1964 at the Linden Hills Congregational Church in Minneapolis, MN. He worked his whole life in the automobile trade in various positions. Ken was a caring and loving father and grandfather. Ken loved building model planes, various genres of music, bowling, and softball. His greatest passion was golf which he enjoyed playing for over 60 years.

Ken will be greatly missed by his family, friends and neighbors. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 59 years, Helen, sons Kelly (Nancy) of Virginia and Timothy (Darci) of Blaine, MN and seven grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday June 10 at St. Mark's United Church of Christ, 8630 Xerxes Ave South; Bloomington, MN, officiated by Rev. Jennifer Jaimez Pastor.