Kenneth Wayne Pietz

Kenneth W. Pietz, age 94, of Comfrey died on October 13, 2016, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield. Kenneth Wayne Pietz was born on May 10, 1922 the son of Elmer and Myrtle (Rue) Pietz in Jackson County. He attended and graduated from Windom High School in 1940. Ken served in World War II as a U.S. Marine in the Pacific Rim. After returning home from the war, he farmed for many years. Ken enjoyed hunting, bowling and traveling to Texas during the winter months during his younger years and more recently listening to the news and having coffee with his friends. Ken is survived by his brothers Kermit of Golden Valley and Jim (Alice) of Springfield, his sister Shirley McDaniel of Layton, Utah, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Donna and brothers Donald and Robert Pietz. The family asks that memorials be given to the Albin Johnson American Legion Post #244 of Comfrey. Interment Information Congregational Cemetery-Comfrey East side of Co Rd 8/600th Ave South of Co Hwy 17 Rural Comfrey, Minnesota, United States 56019 Service Information A private burial for family will take place at a later date.