Kenneth Eldon Gregerson, age 82, of Grand Rapids, MN, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Grand Village in Grand Rapids, MN.

Ken was born in 1942 in Bigfork, MN, to Daniel and Jeannette Gregerson. He graduated from Bigfork High School in 1960. Ken served in the United States Army from 1964 until 1966. He was united in marriage to Mary Olson on December 16, 1967 in Fosston, MN. Ken was employed with Blandin Paper Company for 32 years, retiring on July 4, 1998. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He was a life member of the National Rifle Association.

Ken is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Allen and Lee Gregerson.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary; children, Jeffrey Gregerson of Grand Rapids, MN and Dawn (Kent) Barrett of Grand Rapids, MN;  his siblings, Danielle Larsen of Brooklyn Park, MN, Don (Angie) Gregerson of Bigfork, MN, Terri (Jim) Sternal of Bigfork, MN, and Toni Lovdahl of Bigfork, MN; grandchildren, Kayla (Tylor) Rasmussen, and Ryan Barrett; great-grandchild, Kadyn Rasmussen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A visitation will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 at Rowe Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, MN beginning at 10 AM lasting until the 11 AM memorial service with military honors at the funeral home. Chaplain Richie Danielson will officiate. Burial will be in Wabana Cemetery, Wabana Township, MN.