Condolences for Kenneth Donald Kuisle as of 05/13/2025 at 10:01 am

Karen R. Pytleski added on 01/31/2017 at 1:57 pm 
My sincere condolences to all of you. Kenny was a special guy to your family and many friends. He will be greatly missed. Death lives a heartache no one can heal. But love leaves a memory no one can steal. He has already been greeted, held and loved from those that have gone before him. He is now with God in a place with special angels. Bless be his memory. Love to all of you with heavy hearts, Aunt Karen

Jeff And Karen Wallevand added on 01/31/2017 at 2:20 pm 
Don, Pam and girls:
 
Words can't describe how saddened Karen and I were to hear of Kenny's passing.
 
Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all.
 
Jeff and Karen

Kelli Russillo added on 01/31/2017 at 4:01 pm 
My condolences to Ken's family and friends.  I worked with Ken at Fargo Automation, and we have many great stories about Ken.  He was always a kind, happy soul.  I'm honored to have known him.  My love and prayers to all of you.

Dave Anderson added on 01/31/2017 at 4:15 pm 
Kenny was a great kid to have in school. I will always remember his great sense of humor and wry smile. I am very sorry for your loss.

Bradley Nelson-Patel added on 01/31/2017 at 5:12 pm 
Kenny was one of my best friends growing up and I will always remember the great times we had as kids getting into mischief on the farm.  I offer my most sincere condolences to the Kuisle family during this time.  Memories of his kindness, sense of adventure, and humor (so many hilarious stories!) will always live on in the Nelson family.
Much love,
Bradley Nelson-Patel

Cheryl Boyum added on 01/31/2017 at 6:39 pm 
Pam..my heart goes out to you and your family with this tragic loss. I cannot begin to imagine your pain.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
As always 
Cheryl (from the days at Hannys)

Mary Weringa added on 01/31/2017 at 7:30 pm 
I'm so sorry to hear of Kenny's death.a young  life taken way too soon.sending prayers for peace and comfort 

Holly Scallon added on 01/31/2017 at 8:17 pm 
Kenny's friends from Fargo will greatly miss him. Condolences to his family- he always spoke very highly of them. Kenny was always up for an adventure. Whether he was driving his motorcycle in the winter or his school bus around town for his friends or working late on a project- he always made sure he was smiling and his friends were having fun. I'm sure he's already into some mischief up in Heaven! 
Holly

Terry Forrest Family added on 01/31/2017 at 10:25 pm 
Don, Pam and family,
Patty, I and the family cannot express just how sad we are for you all. Kenny was such a special young man, and I remember him fondly as a child in cub scouts and CCD at the church. Please know that we are praying for you all during this difficult time. I'm certain that Kenny is now in the arms of our loving Father in heaven.
Terry and Patty Forrest

Judy Helgerson added on 01/31/2017 at 11:55 pm 
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Rita Stewart added on 02/01/2017 at 6:59 am 
So sorry for your loss Diane! Prayers going out for you and Ken's family. God bless you all!!!

Susan Kolar & Matt Hampel added on 02/01/2017 at 8:26 am 
To the Kuisle Family - 
We are blessed to have met Kenny at the Kuisle-Lange events. His adventurous spirit was inspiring! He built a bonfire like no other. 
Our sincere condolences to all of you. We send you our love and pray for healing with time. 
Love - 
Matt & Susan

Terry Guilds added on 02/01/2017 at 9:59 am 
I work for gopher resource at the Eagan facility, over the past 4 years I have had the pleasure of working with ken on several different projects at the Tampa facility, I cant imagine the personal loss his family and friends are experiencing but I can tell you from a professional side his experience, work ethic and drive where second to none. he will be deeply missed by everyone in the gopher family        

Maier Kutoff added on 02/01/2017 at 10:47 am 
i admired ken for his personality and dedication to his friends and colleagues. He was an exceptional person and brilliant at his job. 
I am deeply saddened by his loss. I hope that our actions will make him proud as we continue to build the better world he strived to create. 

Daniel And Nikki Jorgensen added on 02/01/2017 at 11:17 am 
Dear Kuisle Family,
I heard the news today and am filled with great sadness. Kenny was a great friend of mine throughout high school and college - lots of great memories. He was a great and solid guy. Praying for comfort and strength for your family in this difficult time.

Cedric Kates added on 02/01/2017 at 11:24 am 
To the family of Ken,
 
I met Ken working at Gopher, and I never seen someone so passionate about what they do for a living. His drive inspired me to attend college, and i just wanted to say thank you for bring up such a respectful and intelligent man.
Be strong, and may Heaven smile upon you all.
The Kates Family 

Janice Berre added on 02/01/2017 at 2:57 pm 
To Diane and Ken's family.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.  Ken was an exceptional guy.  He worked hard, played hard and enjoyed everyone he was around.  While at the Tampa plant he would talk about the adventures he and Diane had just completed or were planning.  He always had a smile on his face and a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.  He always wanted to figure out the next challenge telling me he had worked throughout the night to get the resolution he was striving for.  May Gods presence and all your wonderful memories give you comfort.  He will be truly missed by everyone who knew him.  Janice Berre

Byron J. Watts added on 02/01/2017 at 3:02 pm 
Though the last time I interacted with Kenny was back at Byron High school, he was our "go-to" guy in shop class.  I remember him as being good-natured, knowledgeable and always up for a laugh.  Kenny, you will be missed.

Vera Powell added on 02/01/2017 at 3:54 pm 
                   As I knew him
Ken what's up !! 
I have a delivery for you he would say vee whatcha got I would say a box we laughed.But lately things have been so ? You started coming out to my section before I could get to you .I went to your office 2 days ago my hands were empty I didn't have any boxes for you this time, I just stopped by no special reason but I'll be back again and again every time I get a package with your name on it I won't let nobody deliver it but me Ken that way I know you got it.
             Rest In Peace my friend 

JOHN SUDNICK added on 02/01/2017 at 6:46 pm 
The news of Ken's passing was truly a shock to me. My company supplied equipment and services to Gopher in Tampa and I had the pleasure of working with Ken. He was knowledgeable, professional, and straight forward; a no nonsense kind of guy. It was a pleasure to work with him. We had many technical and philosophical discussions both at work and at lunch.
Unfortunately, life is not fair, but we need to take hope that God writes straight with crooked lines.
May perpetual light shine upon Ken and may his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace!
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May God comfort  and consul you in this time of sadness.  
 
John Sudnick 
Project Integration Greenville South Carolina

Daniel And Patricia Pytleski added on 02/01/2017 at 7:42 pm 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your family's time of sorrow. God bless. 

Matthew Steffens added on 02/01/2017 at 8:37 pm 
I had the pleasure Of working with ken at gopher Tampa.We put it some long hours and work well together solving problems.Ken was a exceptional mechanic, brilliant trouble shooter. In my most recent of conversations we discussed his bus he bought at auction years back.We would talk about new ideas and improving on the old.I will miss his witty sense of humor,and the crocodile smile when you got what he was talking about.Working with ken was second to know one.I am grateful for the time we spent together.I will miss you my friend. may god have the best of his works in-store for you,He will pleased with such a fine mechanic and even a better man.
 
Matthew Steffens
P&H services co,inc

Jeff Grigsby added on 02/02/2017 at 5:46 am 
I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences to Ken's family. He will truly be missed.  I learned many things from Ken, and his expertise has helped me immensely.  Without doubt, the most intelligent person I've ever met.  I will miss his friendship, his laugh, his smile.

Colleen (Ryan) Browne added on 02/02/2017 at 6:53 am 
I am so very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing, I have such fond memories of him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. 

Uberti Macias added on 02/02/2017 at 9:10 am 
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time, we are sorry for your loss, may his memory be a blessing, Tampa Refining Crew 1A

Todd Heuer added on 02/02/2017 at 11:00 am 
Ken's family and Diane,
I had the pleasure of working with Ken and getting to know him over the past several years.  He truly was one of the most intelligent people I have ever met.  What was even more impressive was his likable personality, his humble attitude, his drive, and his willingness to help others.  There was rarely a question he couldn't answer or a problem he couldn't solve.  I, like so many others, thought the world of him.  Life isn't always fair and it often leaves us confused, angry, and with many unanswered questions.  As tragic as this is, it makes me feel a little better that Ken met someone special several years ago and got to experience so many things in life with her in their short time together. You will be missed my friend.  

Colleen (Ryan) Browne added on 02/02/2017 at 11:12 am 
I am so very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing, I have such fond memories of him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. 

Christopher Kitzmann added on 02/02/2017 at 4:55 pm 
I watched Ken combine a fishing reel, step counter, and some spare parts into a rubber band turn counter for our science Olympiad airplane back in Byron High School days.  The plane didn't do so well, but the turn counter worked like a charm.  He was a very impressive man to know, I was very sorry to see this news.

Rob Jablonski added on 02/02/2017 at 8:52 pm 
Ken was a pleasure to know and to work with. He was always willing to go the extra mile at Gopher Resource and always looking for a better solution. His trouble shooting capability and technical know-how were the best and he was wiling to roll his sleeves up, grab a few tools and get it done. One of Ken's strongest characteristics was his ability to discuss, debate and persuade others with his viewpoint on technical issues while always respecting the thoughts and feelings of the people around him. He let the facts speak for themselves and always kept a constructive and positive attitude. I, and the Gopher Team, will miss him greatly.

Susan & Gary Reihl added on 02/02/2017 at 9:16 pm 
Dear Pam, Don & family,
How shocked I was to hear of Ken passing on to be with the Lord.  My heart aches for all of you.  I remember when Pam brought Ken to preschool and I had the pleasure of being his teacher.  What a sweet little guy he was and Pam was so proud of him.  It sounds like he grew into a wonderful man that many will miss.  May you make it through this difficult time with the love from all your family and the memories that you hold dear to your hearts. 
God Bless and our deepest sympathy,
Susan & Gary Reihl

Anne And Tom Peacock added on 02/03/2017 at 12:59 pm 
Sam and family - 
We are so sorry to hear about your brother.  
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and in the days to come.  
Anne and Tom

John Thomas added on 02/03/2017 at 3:42 pm 
Peace to all of Ken's family and loved ones today.  I had the privilege of working with and getting to know Ken in Tampa Bay, FL over the last few years.  He was simply a great guy, all around.  God bless, and Godspeed, Ken.
Kind Regards,
John Thomas

Sherri Moore And Markku Majamaki added on 02/04/2017 at 9:23 am 
My husband Markku, and I are so saddened by Ken's passing. He was a wonderful young man. We had dinner with Ken and Diane, when my husband was there on Gopher  business. I remember, seeing her beautiful ring. We were so happy for them that night, at the Gopher Christmas party. It's unbelievable now. He and Diane were so happy together, funny, and serious. They were planning a bright future.
 
Our condolences to Ken's family. We as parents, know this is a very difficult time. Diane, this will be the saddest event in your life. I hope the memories of Ken, laughing at a joke, or being serious at work, will comfort you.
I know he's up in heaven, and probably planning something.
 
Sherri and Markku

Robert Soich added on 02/04/2017 at 12:02 pm 
Ken was one of the finest individuals I ever met.  It is rare to met someone that is so well rounded with so many attributes and talents. Kindness, enthusiasm, intelegince, compassion, helpfulness, friendliness, cheerfulness, and above all a good decent person.  When Ken looked at you, you knew he had your full attention and was ready to help you in anyway that he could. Ken was so talented that he could always figure a way to solve most anything.  As a friend, you knew he genuinely cared for you.  He always made time for you.  He made you laugh and left you feeling happy.  I wish I could have had more time with Ken as he was such a fine person.  He was a good friend and I will miss him. My condolences to the family.  We are all very fortunate to have had Ken in our lives for the short time that we did.  

Tony Stivers added on 02/05/2017 at 10:16 am 
Ken was a rare individual, smart, kind, patient and willing to help. He will be missed professionally and personally at GRT .  Our condolences from the pollution control  team to his family and friends .  

Tony Stivers added on 02/05/2017 at 10:16 am 
Ken was a rare individual, smart, kind, patient and willing to help. He will be missed professionally and personally at GRT .  Our condolences from the pollution control  team to his family and friends .  

Kellie Townsend added on 02/16/2017 at 3:30 pm 
I knew Ken through his fiance Diane, and I sometimes like to refer to them as "Ken & Barbie".  My last image of Ken was at Christmas with Diane and her family.  He was laying on the floor putting together one of the kids toys while her nephew Collin was laying on his back and that's always how I saw him, busy helping others and hard at work. In the few years that I knew him he was the sweetest, kindest, coolest guy I had ever come across and I know he's with our Heavenly Father now hard at work with all the other angels.  To his family and friends I send you much love and you are in my prayers. Rest in Paradise Ken! I'll miss seeing your smile.

DulceRon added on 02/23/2017 at 6:48 am 
Hello. And Bye. 

Amy & Dominic Ntoburi And Family added on 02/23/2017 at 10:22 am 
Christine, Martell, Amira and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your brother/uncle.  How heartbreaking for your family.  We grieve your loss with you.  If there is anything we can do for you, please don't hesitate to ask.
Thinking of you,
Amy, Domi, Zahara and Anais

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