Kenneth Norman Semling Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Kenneth Norman Semling of Shoreview, Minnesota. Kenneth, born on September 30, 1941, passed away on October 25, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Alfons Semling and Florence Semling; and his significant other Carol Satka. He is survived by: his sons, Johnny Cash and Elvis; his grandchild Masses; his daughters, Sandy Tapp (Jim) and Mary Semling (Marc Glazer); his brother-in-law David Satka; his grandchildren, Eleanor Hoffarth (Austin) and Henry Tapp (Macie); and his great grandchildren, Leo, Wesley Hoffarth, Holden and Brooks Tapp.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the St. Odilia Catholic Church (3495 Victoria St N, Shoreview, MN 55126). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 13th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Rosetown American Legion (700 County Rd C West, Roseville, MN 55113).

The family kindly asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Blood Cancer United (formerly Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of MN) at bloodcancerunited.org or to the Wounded Warriors Project at support.woundedwarriorproject.org.