Kenneth Eugene Fenner went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2021. Kenny was born in Devil’s Lake, ND, on June 4, 1938. Kenny wandered to Rudyard, MT, at the age of 17 after attending a barn dance in Crary, ND. Kenny spent two years in the Army 101st Airborne Division as an Army Paratrooper. He then married Arlita, spent a short time in Anaconda and moved to Deer Lodge. Kenny worked at LP Lumber for 35-40 years and retired as an expert saw filer. Kenny was an avid softball player and bowler. Kenny was also a master of the chainsaw, ice fishing and driving the girls’ basketball bus to a Charlie Pride 8 track featuring the song Kaw Liga with everyone singing along!! Kenny was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge 1737 and a longtime member of the City Counsel of Deer Lodge.
Lastly, Kenny was FAMOUS for his baked goods, always providing his favorite people the best of his buns, cinnamon rolls, and cookies. Kenny was an amazing human, husband, friend, helper to anyone, father, and worker – he will be greatly missed.
Kenny is survived by his wife, Arlita, of 60 years; daughters, Gwen (Rod) McRae, of Polson, MT, Mindy (Perry) Miller, of Deer Lodge, MT, Hallie Sewell, of Belgrade, MT; eight grandchildren, Kory (Ashlynn) Dyk, Christopher (Tara) Dyk, Lisa Dyk, and Tyler Dyk, Shawn Miler, Ryan Miller, Hannah Sewell, and Seth (Khetri) Sewell; three great grandchildren, Fynnly Dyk, Scout Dyk, and Mack Dyk; and sisters, Judy Streiffle and Mary Lou McLean; and brother, Gary Fenner.
Memorials in honor of Kenny are suggested to the Deer Lodge Elks BPOE #1737, PO Box 777, Deer Lodge, MT 59722. A funeral mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 605 Clark St., in Deer Lodge. Military honors will follow mass.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Kenny. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Kenny and his family.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Sunday November 14, 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
605 Clark St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Sunday November 14, 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
605 Clark St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
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Dave Williamson says
To Kenny’s family: I am so sad to read about the passing of a great friend and teammate. Kenny and I shared many days playing softball, winning bowling leagues and tournaments and putting the “big sneak” on elk west of town. We even shared lots of stories while working for Northern Timber / Louisiana Pacific. I will cherish our friendship and the memories that came from it. Get that ball field ready to go so that when we meet again we can be better than we were years ago. Rest in Peace my Friend.
Sandy Jacke says
Arlita, Gwen, Mindy and Hallie:
I am so sorry to see Kenny’s passing. You all have been the best Kentucky Ave. neighbors all these years. Especially for our Dad, Jack Young, after Mom’s passing. Thank you Kenny and Arlita for all you did for them. My sincere sympathy to you Arlita, and for Gwen, Mindy and Hallie.
Sandy Young Jacke
Kerry Giles says
So sorry to the Fenner family. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Dave Thomas says
I won’t forget the cookies Kenny baked , giving me a bag of them for my drive back to Utah. They were delicious. My deepest condolences to Kenny’s family and to Arleta. Dave Thomas Jr.