Kenneth James Oien Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Kenneth James Oien of Fertile, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Kenneth left this world on April 14, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kenneth James Oien to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Oien and Catherine Oien (Jorgenson); his wife Marlys Ann Skanson; his granddaughter Jenna Welch; his sisters, Marian, Adeline, Hazel and Francis; and his brothers-in-law, Dan Skanson, Einar Buringrud and Carl Aamold.
He is survived by: his close friend Iris Moen; his children, Colleen Welch (John) of Grand Forks, ND, Kevin (Mary) and Keith "Chumbly" (Kay) of Crookston, MN; his grandchildren, Kelly Welch of Fargo, ND, Maren Welch of Grand Forks, ND, Jon (Hannah) of Lisbon, ND, Michael (Alexa) of Bismarck, ND, Brandon (Hailey) of Bismarck, ND, Angie (Josh) of Crookston, MN, John (Ashlee) of Apple Valley, MN and Jacob (Madelyn) of Bismarck, ND; his great grandchildren, Jensen and Ellen; his brother Don Oien (Dee) of Foley, MN; and his sister-in-law Bonnie Skanson of Fertile, MN. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and their children.
Visitation was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Maple Bay Free Lutheran Church (13960 380th St SE, Fertile, MN 56540). A memorial service was held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers his family requests memorials be given to Maple Bay Lutheran Free Church in Kenny's memory.
