1958
Kenneth
2020
Kenneth A. Markham
January 16, 1958 — January 17, 2020
Kenneth Allen Markham, 62, died unexpectedly on January 17, 2020, at home surrounded by his family, after a very short illness. He was born January 16, 1958, to Leon and Virginia (Krause) Markham.
Ken graduated from Pine Island High School, Class of 1976. He married his high school sweetheart, Tammy Barth on January 24, 1976. They would have celebrated 44 years of marriage this Friday.
Ken and Tammy resided in the Pine Island area all their life. Ken was very active in the community and served on the Pine Island Volunteer Fire Department for 16 years, served as Mayor of Pine Island for 4 years, City Council member, and was active in the Boy Scouts as Scoutmaster.
Ken worked in the Ag Service Field most of his life, owned and operated Zumbro Ag Service in Pine Island for 15 years, worked at Land O'Lakes, and most recently helped at Oronoco Online Auction. He enjoyed attending all his grandchildren's athletic events, cutting wood with his family, and working in the orchard.
Ken is survived by his mother, wife Tammy, sons Christopher (LeNae) Markham, Cory (Mark) Markham, daughter Katie (Mohamed) Hassan; grandchildren, Braden Borgschatz, Mackenzie Markham, Zackariah Hassan, Sophia Hassan, Ali Hassan, and Jasmine Hassan; brothers, Richard (Rosealene) Markham, Michael (Candy) Markham, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Leon Markham.
209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN, 55963
200 N Main St
Pine Island, MN, 55963-9713
200 N Main St
Pine Island, MN, 55963-9713
Ken graduated from Pine Island High School, Class of 1976. He married his high school sweetheart, Tammy Barth on January 24, 1976. They would have celebrated 44 years of marriage this Friday.
Ken and Tammy resided in the Pine Island area all their life. Ken was very active in the community and served on the Pine Island Volunteer Fire Department for 16 years, served as Mayor of Pine Island for 4 years, City Council member, and was active in the Boy Scouts as Scoutmaster.
Ken worked in the Ag Service Field most of his life, owned and operated Zumbro Ag Service in Pine Island for 15 years, worked at Land O'Lakes, and most recently helped at Oronoco Online Auction. He enjoyed attending all his grandchildren's athletic events, cutting wood with his family, and working in the orchard.
Ken is survived by his mother, wife Tammy, sons Christopher (LeNae) Markham, Cory (Mark) Markham, daughter Katie (Mohamed) Hassan; grandchildren, Braden Borgschatz, Mackenzie Markham, Zackariah Hassan, Sophia Hassan, Ali Hassan, and Jasmine Hassan; brothers, Richard (Rosealene) Markham, Michael (Candy) Markham, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Leon Markham.
Visitation
JAN 22. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Mahler Chapel209 NW 1st Ave. P.O. Box 117
Pine Island, MN, 55963
Visitation
JAN 23. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)
Pine Island United Methodist200 N Main St
Pine Island, MN, 55963-9713
Memorial Service
JAN 23. 2:00 PM (CST)
Pine Island United Methodist200 N Main St
Pine Island, MN, 55963-9713
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