Kenneth Niesen Obituary Kenneth A. Niesen, age 71, resident of Brainerd, died at his home Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Kenneth was born in Onamia, MN on December 29, 1938 to Thomas and Louella (Dack) Niesen. Survivors include his wife Amelia, Sons- David Gates (Randy Ried) of St. Louis Park, Marvin (Penny) Niesen of Brainerd, Greg (Nancy) Gates of Ft. Ripley Daughters- Kathy Ranum of Brainerd, Deloris (Greg) Aubol of Ft. Ripley, Karen Gates (Dave Thomsen) of Nisswa, Sharon (Terry) Seppelt of Brainerd, Dianna (Cliff) Johnson of Solon Springs, WI 22 Grandchildren 17 Greatgrandchildren Brothers- Jerry Niesen of Brainerd, Richard (Adrienne) Niesen of Milaca, Roger (Donna) Niesen of Brainerd Sister- Frances Swanson of Merrifield He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Louella Niesen, daughter Lynn Marie, 2 grandchildren, and his sister Jean. Visitation will begin at 10 AM Monday, Oct. 25 with Funeral Services 11 AM Monday at Riverside Union Church (7 miles south of Crow Wing County fairgrounds on CR 45) with Pastor Harvey Peterson officiating. Burial will be in Riverside Union Cemetery. SERVICES Funeral Services Monday, October 25, 2010 Riverside Union Church 3435 County Rd 45 South Brainerd, Mn 56401