Kenneth Albert Zeithamer Sr.

Kenneth Albert Zeithamer Sr.

February 10, 1937 – April 30, 2026

Kenneth Albert Zeithamer Sr. passed away on April 30, 2026, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Kenneth was born on February 10, 1937, in Lake Mary Township, Minnesota to Rudolph Sr. and Doris (Zilker) Zeithamer. He attended country school and helped on the family farm before joining the U.S. Army and serving two years for his country.

In 1961 at the Lakeside Ballroom, he met the love of his life, Arlene Keipe, and the two were married on September 3, 1962, in Alexandria, Minnesota. Their 63 years of marriage was a testament for their love and partnership in life while they raised their three children, Kenneth Jr., Lisa and Steven. Kenneth was devoted to his family as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His commitment to his family was evident with all the support he provided to everyone.

Kenneth worked in construction and was employed at Land O’ Lakes before purchasing the family farm in Moe Township to realize his passion for farming in 1964. He remodeled and built many of the buildings on the farm site. For 35 years, the farm was operated as a dairy farm before it was converted to beef for 12 years. After retirement from farming, Kenneth and Arlene took time to tour the United States and Canada.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife, Arlene and children, Kenneth Jr. (Dena), Lisa Bartch (Kory) and Steven. His grandchildren Maria Dezotell (Dustin), Miranda Keator (Kyle) and Malisha Hedberg (Kyle) and his great grandchildren Aspen and Harper Dezotell and Daxon Keator. He is also survived by his twin brother Richard Zeithamer, his sister-in-law Donna Hvezda (Jack) and his brothers-in-law Jim Keipe (Pat), Marvin Keipe and Robert Keipe and many nieces and nephews.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law Alvin and Mary Keipe, his sisters Dorothy Trousil and Ruth Krause and his brother Rudolph Zeithamer Jr.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the Anderson Funeral Home. Visitation will continue on Monday, May 11, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the Anderson Funeral Home with a Memorial Service at 11:00 AM.