Kenneth H. “Ken” Eickhoff, age 71 of Albany, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating. A private inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Lunch and visitation will continue after the Mass until 4:30 p.m. at Shady’s in Albany.
Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.
Kenneth Henry Eickhoff was born May 6, 1954 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Raymond and Clotilda (Braegelmann) Eickhoff. On July 25, 1981, he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kitty” Francis at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Cold Spring, Minnesota.
Ken was a lifelong resident of Albany. He began his career working at Kraft in Melrose, which later became Land O’Lakes, where he continued to work for 44 years. In 1995, Ken and Kitty purchased Albany Country Floral, which they owned and operated for many years. Together, Ken and Kitty were foster parents for 15 years, providing a loving home for many children.
After retiring from Land O’Lakes, Ken drove bus for the Albany Area Schools and especially enjoyed driving students to sporting events. He loved deer hunting and never missed a chance to watch his grandchildren’s sporting events, cheering them on with pride.
Ken was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Albany Lions.
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Kitty Eickhoff; children, Sarah (Mike) Frericks, Eric (Amy) Eickhoff, Matt (Tara) Eickhoff, and Amazih (Riley) Voit; 11 grandchildren, Kayden, Tyler, Tyson, and Camryn Frericks, Rowan and Huntlee Eickhoff, Bellamy, James, and Harrison Eickhoff, Ryder and Lainey Voit; and a baby girl Voit expected in April; siblings, Roger (Ruth) Eickhoff, Gary (Sandy) Eickhoff, Jan (Leon) Schilmoeller, Linda (Brian) Johnson; brother-in-law, Neil Parker; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Susan Parker and Judy Eickhoff.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Melrose.
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