Kenneth A. Kappes, 77, Ada, Minnesota, died Sunday, February 5, 2012, at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, North Dakota.

Kenneth 'Kenny' A. Kappes, was born February 11, 1934, in Ada, MN., the son of Anthony and Anna (Platt) Kappes. He grew up and attended country school.

He served in the U.S. Army for two years, and in the reserves for six years.

Kenny was united in marriage to Shirley K. Knutson, on November 12, 1956, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ada. They were blessed with six children.

After grieving the loss of his first wife, he was blessed to find love with Shirley Underdahl, of Twin Valley, MN. They married on April 8, 2000.

Kenny worked as a mechanic for many years at Arnold's Auto Shop. He was also employed at Midwest Gas Transmission, and retired from there in 1996. He enjoyed tinkering in the shop and loved playing golf.

Kenny is survived by his wife of nearly 12 years, Shirley; four daughters: Debbie (William) Thompson, Jane Heimdahl, Sue (Ken) Skalsky, and Carol (Joel) Gwin, Ada; two sons: Steve (Dixie) Kappes, and John (Shelley) Kappes: 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; stepson, Brian Underdahl; stepdaughters: Tammy (Tom) Dunbar, Angie (Kevin) Korsgaden, and Nancy Voss; step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; three sisters: Catherine Munkirs, Marie Anderson, and Theresa Brandtl; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley; an infant daughter; his parents; his brothers: Al, Orville, Leonard, Mark, Edward, and Charles; and sisters: Frances, and Elizabeth.

Funeral Service: 10:30 am, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ada, MN.

Visitation: Wednesday, Feb 8, from 5:00-7:00 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 pm, at the church.

Burial: Ada Municipal Cemetery, Ada, MN.