Funeral services for Kenny "Easy" Dohren age 73 of Wisner, NE will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. Interment with military honors will be in the Wisner Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in WIsner and will continue on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Kenny passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Wisner, NE.

Kenneth Allen Dohren was born on February 22, 1943 to Aubrey and Irene (Fickler) Dohren in Pilger, NE. He was the third of six children, he lived on various farms throughout Stanton and Wayne Counties.

Ken graduated from Pilger High School in 1961. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country and was honorably discharged in 1962.

He was a hard worker, enjoying his many years as a truck driver hauling cattle, meeting people and telling jokes. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and always took pride in a well-manicured lawn. He spent many hours mowing after his stroke, mostly to keep busy. He also moved snow and helped his church as much as he could.

He married Donna Jurgensen on July 27, 1991 and they operated Dohren Truck Repair together until his stroke in 2003. He remained involved in the business by offering advice, but was unable to do the work that he so loved.

He and Donna enjoyed many trips out west on motorcycles, traveling through California, Oregon and Washington. He loved adventure and time away from his daily responsibilities.

His siblings were an important part of his formative years, whether doing chores on the farm or getting into mischief. They had a lot of fun as a family and enjoyed spending holidays and special times together.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Donna of Wisner; five daughters, Shelly Tarrin of Omaha, Teresa Campbell of Omaha, Stephanie and Mike Westphalen of Arlington, MN, Debbie and Dale Paulson of Wayne, and Julie and Denis Oswald of Pilger; 11 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; parents-in-law-Ken and Ruby Jurgensen of Wisner; brothers- Harry and Leona Dohren of Wisner, Daryl and Marilyn Dohren of Gooding, ID, sisters-Linda Meyers of Wisner, and Sandra and Gene Miller of Stanton; brother-in-law-Mike Schrad of Wisner; and sister-in-law-Deb and Randy Pease of Liberty, MO. Ken’s extended family includes-Bob and Nancy Scott of Bonesteel, SD, Bill and Kathy Scott of Custer, SD, and many nieces and nephews.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, daughter- Patty Miserez, grandson-Matt Paulson, sister-Shirley Schrad, and a brother-in-law-Dick Meyers.

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