Visitation was March 10 at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids for Kenneth L. Rakke, age 61, who passed away March 2, 2025, at Rochester Methodist Hospital in Rochester. The Rev. Dave Johnson officiated. Burial will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Duelm at a later date.
Kenneth was born Sept. 20, 1963, in Redwood Falls to Leslie and Ferne (Fossum) Rakke. He grew up in the Milaca area and lived in the Foley and Sauk Rapids for most of his life. Kenneth married Tami Crowe Oct. 26, 1991, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He was a bus driver for Metro Bus for 20 years and also spent time working as a truck driver. Kenneth enjoyed golfing and playing on his farming simulator. He was a gentle, loving, patient, quiet and wise man. Kenneth loved being on the river, time at the cabin going for pontoon rides, and spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 33 years, Tami, of Sauk Rapids; son, Shane (Robyn) Rakke; grandchildren, Skylar, Dominic and Avery; siblings, Linda McGowan, Randy (Sandra) Rakke, Ron (Toni) Rakke and Don Rakke; brothers-in-law, Todd (Robin) Crowe, Tim Crowe, Troy Crowe, Trent (Amanda) Crowe and Tyler Crowe; sisters-in-law, Tanya Young (Bryce Highum) and Trista (Chris) Peterson; mother-in-law, Louise Crowe; godparents, Lois and Dan Wilson.
He is preceded in death by his parents; father- in- law, Arthur Crowe; and sister, Cheryl Gave, who died the same day within minutes of him.
Obituary, guest book and video tribute available online at www.williamsdingmann.com.
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