Obituary of Kenneth A. Hengler

Born January 6, 1925, passed May 19, 2016. Ken is survived by his wife, Elayne; sister, Phyllis Nordlund and many nieces, nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. Ken was a graduate of Minnehaha Academy and Augsburg College. He served in WWII as a Marine. He was a long time sales manager. After retiring from sales, he became a land developer in Hanover, MN. He had a great love of flying and a talent for rebuilding airplanes. He was a member of EAA and enjoyed many hours with friends and family at his hangar at Flying Cloud Airport. A memorial service for Ken will be held Sunday, June 12 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1975 Rahncliff Court, Eagan. There will be a Fly-Over in honor of Ken at 2 p.m., followed by 1 hour visitation. The eulogy will be held at 3 p.m.. Following the service a buffet dinner will be hosted in celebration of Ken. The family welcomes all who knew and cared for Ken and Elayne. Join us in honoring his memory. Please let us know by June 8 if you are able to attend: elayne.hengler@gmail.com or leave a message at 612-991-4822. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the Alzheimer’s Association.