Howard W. Ketzenberg

Camp Maxey TX
  • Military specialty: Infantryman
  • Awards: Unknown

b. 3 Aug 1918; d. 26 Jan 1998.  Howard William Ketzenberg was born to John William and Clara Louella (Swiger) Ketzenberg in Grygla, MN.  He grew up in several rural areas in SW MN and IA.

During WWII, Howard served his country in the U.S. Army and returned home after his honorable discharge.

He married Hazel Swenson on 31 Aug 1944; they had two children.  Several years later, Howard and Hazel were divorced.  Howard then married Orel Swenson.

Howard farmed most of his life in the Windom area. He also was employed at Moores Welding Shop and was a technician with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Dept. of Fisheries, for 29 years.

Buried at Luverne City Cemetery, Luverne, IA.

  • Obituary: Yes