Kenneth Gowdy Obituary

We bid farewell to Kenneth Gowdy of Roseville, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Kenneth touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Gowdy to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his sister Judith Abel; and his siblings-in-law, Kenneth Weaver, Gladys and Raymond Karhu. He is survived by: his spouse Shirley Benson; his daughters, Rebecca Emmons (Robert), Christine Gowdy-Jaehnig (Mark), Sharon Gowdy Wagener (Fred) and Sarah Lempia (Bryan); his grandchildren, Alexandra Gowdy-Jaehnig (Collin Sherraden), Phillipa Gowdy-Jaehnig, Bjorn Gowdy-Jaehnig (Anna Bolgrien), Anders Lempia, Maarten Lempia and V. Wagener; his siblings, JoAnne Weaver, John Gowdy (Shirley) and Kathleen Kramer (Donovan); and his siblings-in-law, Marilyn Benson (Tim Wulling), Orland Abel and David Benson (Sally Anne).