Kenneth "Ken" Dorschner

February 2, 1936 - January 30, 2016

Kenneth E. Dorschner, age 79, of Milford, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at his residence. He was born on February 02, 1936, to Wenzel and Mathilda (Moeller) Dorschner, in Jackson, MN. Ken served in the U.S. Army from 1954 and was discharged in 1957. On June 25, 1960, Ken was united in marriage to Judy McBreen in Jackson, MN. Ken worked as carpenter and then as a machinist at Berkley's for over 30 years. Ken was a member of the VFW in Spirit Lake and enjoyed playing pool, especially snooker, bowling, fishing, bow hunting, and doing crossword puzzles. Ken is survived by his daughter, Gaylene (Greg) Rolling of Spirit Lake, IA; son, Jim (Tracey) Dorschner of Clarksville, TN; three grandchildren, Amanda Eickholt of Graettinger, IA, Candice Rolling of Spirit Lake, IA, and Billy Schwab of Ellensburg, WA; four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Eickholt, Isabelle Eickholt, Tori Eickholt, and Natalie Rolling; brothers, Armond (Nancy) Dorschner of Lakefield, MN, and Ivan (Joyce) Dorschner of Jackson, MN; sisters, Ruth Lutterman of Sherburn, MN, Marion Herrig of Jackson, MN, and Vonnie Fritscher of Ventura, CA; sister-in-laws, Pat Bretzman and Sheri Crissinger; brother-in-law, Arnie Groshens and many nieces and nephews. Ken was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brothers, Leonard, Wayne, Warren, and his twin John; and sisters, Dorothy Pavelko and Alice Groshens. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016, from 11:00 A.M.- 3:00 P.M., with full military rites at 11:00 A.M. at the VFW in Spirit Lake. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 4, 2016, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at the VFW in Spirit Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the VFW in Spirit Lake or given in Ken's name. A private family burial will take place at Good Shepherd Catholic Cemetery in Jackson, Minnesota, at a later date.