Obituary of Kenneth Grondahl

Kenneth E. Grondahl, 88, of Sebastian, formerly of Palm City, passed away May 3, 2014 at Sebastian River Medical Center. He was born in Grygla, MN, and had been a resident of Florida since 1953. He had lived 21 years in Palm City and 20 years in Sebastian. He also lived in Napes, FL and Alaska. He had worked for Outboard Marine Corporation for 33 years in Research & Development.

He raced Swamp buggies as a young adult and, quite the outdoorsman enjoying boating, fishing, shrimping, camping and hunting. One of his passions was making knives and sheaths. He also had an art for story telling

He was of the Lutheran Faith.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Moore (husband Don)of Palm City; grandchildren, Douglas (wife Jamie) Grondahl II, Erick Grondahl, Bayley Moore and Carson Moore; and a sister, Ardell Roen of Grygla, MN. And 2 great grandchildren, Jadyn and Alden Grondahl.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Maxine in 2011, son, Douglas; and sisters, Karyl Larson, Betty McMillin, Bernice Grondahl and Bonnie Grondahl and parents Henry and Bertha Grondahl.

Visitation: Friday May 9, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Forest Hills Funeral Homes, Palm City Chapel, Palm City, FL.

Funeral Service: will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Funeral Home Chapel.

Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Palm City.

Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice, in Ken's memory.