Kenneth Birdean Digre

MN. He was born to Joel and Lucille Digre on May 10, 1937 in Madison, MN where he was raised.

He graduated from Madison, High School, Mankato State, Command and General Staff College, US Army War College.

Ken worked as an educator from 1963-1994 when he retired from Lakeville High School where he worked as a Dean.

He enlisted in the MN National Guard in 1954, retiring in 1988 at the rank of Colonel. After retiring he and Gloria split their time between Tropic Star Community in Pharr, Texas and Crosslake, MN. They moved to Charter House, in Rochester in 2018.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents Joel and Lucille Digre, loving wife Gloria, daughter Karna, and brothers Roger and Ron.

He is survived by children Crystal (Doug), Kent (Tristin), Grandchildren Renee (Cris) Dan (Suzanne) Joel(Brittney), Emma (Brandon), Maya (Alex), Anthony, Nora (Austin). Great grandchildren, Delaney, Siena, Brooke, Coryn, Keaton, Blake Kenneth, Parker, Hyzer. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend Ken’s funeral at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN on February 28. Visitation at 10 AM, Service at 11 AM., with lunch to follow. Interment will be at a later date at Camp Ripley, MN.