Kenneth J Ahartz's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

Kenneth J Ahartz

August 29, 1939 - May 3, 2025 (85 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Kenneth J Ahartz's obituary , Passed away on May 3, 2025 in Brookings, South Dakota

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Rude's Funeral Home

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Kenneth J Ahartz

August 29, 1939 - May 3, 2025 (85 years old)

Brookings, South Dakota

Kenneth J Ahartz Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kenneth J Ahartz in Brookings, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 85, on May 3, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kenneth J Ahartz or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Ahartz and Dorothy Ahartz; his siblings, John Ahartz and DeAnn Youells; and his niece Sandra Kvam (Ahartz).

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Ahartz; his sons, Michael Ahartz (Lisa) and Timothy Ahartz (Leah); his grandchildren, Cameron Ahartz, Carson Ahartz, Caiden Ahartz, Nicole Ahartz and Anthony Ahartz; and his great grandchildren, Brantley and Abby Ahartz.

Visitation will be held on Monday, May 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rude's Funeral Home (105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rude's Funeral Home



Mon

May 12

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rude's Funeral Home
105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

Tue

May 13

Memorial service

11:00 AM

Rude's Funeral Home
105 W 8th St S, Brookings, SD 57006

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