Kenneth William Kirsch was born on 12/11/1944 to Frank and Magdeline Kirsch. Ken graduated from St Paul High School and went to college at Salem Tech where he received a degree to become a machinist. Ken married his wife Judy on 09/14/1968, together they had four children and were blessed with four grandchildren. He worked at the Newberg paper mill as a millwright for over 25 years. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing. Ken was proud to enjoy a trip to South Africa with Judy for a safari hunt. Ken and Judy were married for 56 and a half wonderful years.

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