Trobec, Kenneth J. Our beloved Ken passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016, age 53. Preceded in death by father Joseph K. Survived by mother Bernadette; siblings Jay (Rebecca), Michelle, Scott (Sarah), Chris (Jannell), Kara, and Vanessa; nieces Amanda, Karissa, Sophia, and nephew Parker. Ken grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park Sr. High in 1981. At a young age, Ken enjoyed taking the bus to Mpls. and decided that would be home. He enjoyed exploring the city; including the library and the many restaurants while working at the Target Corporation for over 10 years. Ken had a passion for traveling, especially backpacking and biking around Europe. He always traveled with his own bike, which family loving referred to as his "bike in a box". Ken's travels took him all over Europe, notably Slovenia, the cities of Bled and Ljubljana hold family ancestry. Ken felt a special connection to Amsterdam and Ljubljana. Ken also enjoyed science fiction art, attending Minicon (science fiction convention), as well as cooking and trying new foods. Ken often said, "My favorite food is food I've never had before." He was the master chef of the family, always bringing new foods to our table from his travels. He was also the "go-to" person for cooking questions. A private family memorial willbe held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the Hennepin Health Foundation supporting the Cardiac CARE Unit at HCMC. Mailing address is Hennepin Health Foundation (Cadiac CARE Unit), 701 Park Ave., LSB3, Mpls., MN 55415.
Trobec, Kenneth J. Our beloved Ken passed away peacefully on August 8, 2016, age 53. Preceded in death by father Joseph K. Survived by mother Bernadette; siblings Jay (Rebecca), Michelle, Scott (Sarah), Chris (Jannell), Kara, and Vanessa; nieces Amanda, Karissa, Sophia, and nephew Parker. Ken grew up in Cottage Grove, MN and graduated from Park Sr. High in 1981. At a young age, Ken enjoyed taking the bus to Mpls. and decided that would be home. He enjoyed exploring the city; including the library and the many restaurants while working at the Target Corporation for over 10 years. Ken had a passion for traveling, especially backpacking and biking around Europe. He always traveled with his own bike, which family loving referred to as his "bike in a box". Ken's travels took him all over Europe, notably Slovenia, the cities of Bled and Ljubljana hold family ancestry. Ken felt a special connection to Amsterdam and Ljubljana. Ken also enjoyed science fiction art, attending Minicon (science fiction convention), as well as cooking and trying new foods. Ken often said, "My favorite food is food I've never had before." He was the master chef of the family, always bringing new foods to our table from his travels. He was also the "go-to" person for cooking questions. A private family memorial willbe held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the Hennepin Health Foundation supporting the Cardiac CARE Unit at HCMC. Mailing address is Hennepin Health Foundation (Cadiac CARE Unit), 701 Park Ave., LSB3, Mpls., MN 55415.
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