"Our sincere sympathy to your family. Keeping him in your memories will keep him with you always. Lois and Bob Wenzel "
In loving memory of
Kenneth E. Prodzinski
May 27, 1928 - January 8, 2018
Kenneth Earl Prodzinski, 89, of Watkins Manor, died Monday, January 8, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus. He was born on May 27, 1928 in Winona to August and Marie (Braun) Prodzinski. Kenneth enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving during World War II. He was united in marriage to Phyllis Plinski on June 25, 1949. He worked at Peerless Chain for 43 years until he retired in 1988. Kenneth was an avid fisherman who loved catching sunfish. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and tinkering with anything he could. He had a great sense of humor and loved to joke around. He is survived by his children, Linda (Don) Dennis of Goodview, Pat (Rita) Prodzinski of Homer, Minn., Kendra (Gary) Pflughoeft of Bluff Siding, Wis., Kevin (Beverly) Prodzinski of Wabasha, Minn., and Kirk (Nora) Prodzinski of Idaho; grandchildren, Holley Smith, Amanda Johnson, Jeff Prodzinski, Brian Prodzinski, Jennifer Al-Saeed, Hunter Prodzinski, Noah Prodzinski, Grant Prodzinski, Karson Prodzinski, and Quinn Prodzinski; 12 great-grandchildren, sister, Peggy (Don) Lewis of Rochester, Minn; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis; grandson, Joshua Prodzinski on June 30, 1973; and a great-grandson, Mustaffa Al-Saeed on Jan. 27, 2000; parents; and brother, Delos Prodzinski. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at The Great Hall in Watkins Manor, led by Funeral Celebrant Dianne Rislow. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Winona, at a later date, with Military Honors to be rendered by the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post #9. Please share a memory of Kenneth and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, is assisting the family.
Tributes
"MY SINCERE SYMPATHY FOR YOUR FAMILY. I REMEMBER SPENDING TIME AT YOUR HOME IN STOCKTON,LAUGHING WITH YOUR DAD. HE WAS A KIND MAN. GID BLESS, RENANNE HOLLINGSWORTH BAKER"
"To the Family of Mr.P, That's what we all called him in our neighborhood! He was a kind soul,everyday when
I went to the park or to walk my daycare kids,Mr.P was always outside to see the kids, he would shake their hands & always ask me how my day was going? He also always watched out for me as my next door neighbor! We had nice visits! Mr. P was a kind,good man! Now he is with your mom.
Hold him in your hearts & he will always be with you all!
Patti Thompson
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"Gary, Kendra, and family, So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He is happy now with your mom. Keep all those memories close to your hearts. Thinking of you with sympathy, Dave & Tess"
"Dear Family, I am so sorry I a unable to attend Uncle Kenny's service. He was a kind man, though I didn't spend a lot of time with him. I do remember him making jokes at holiday family gatherings. He will be free now. Love to you all, Cyndy."
"Dear family of Ken's....I am so very sorry for your loss and all the pain you are having. Ken was a very nice man that I had the pleasure of knowing for many years. I pray for all of you to collect in your minds and hearts the many memories of your loved one and smile. Ken will be with you each day and, with God's help, you will be good. Take good care of each other!"
"Murphy was a great guy. I enjoyed working with him at Peerless. Deepest sympathy to the family."
"To all of Ken's family, how blessed we were to have had Ken in our midst at Watkins Manor. He always had a smile or joke to share, he will be greatly missed. RIP Ken and may the many wonderful memories bring peace and contentment to his family and friends."