Kenneth Duane Norberg was born in Burke, South Dakota on April 15th, 1925, to Clarence and Laura Norberg. He died at the Burke Memorial Hospital on January 29th, 2012, at the age of 86. He was a lifelong resident of South Dakota other than his service in the U.S. Navy in Idaho. Kenny attended both Lucas and Burke schools and graduated from Burke High School in 1944. He spent his entire life farming in the Lucas area except for one year in Mitchell, South Dakota.

He married Dolores Albright on October 28th, 1946. To this union, two children were born: Carol and Dean. In 2000 Kenny and Dolores sold their farm and moved to Burke, South Dakota. They lived in their home in Burke before moving into Whispering Pines in 2011.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his three brothers, Wayne, Dale, and Glen Norberg. He is survived by his wife, Dolores, children, Carol (Bob) Davis of Spring Hill, Kansas and Dean (Ruthie) Norberg of Lucas, South Dakota. Grandchildren are Matt (Karen) Davis of Overland Park, Kansas, Melissa (Ben) Clouse of Leawood, Kansas, Rachelle Norberg of Vermillion, South Dakota, and Lanning Norberg of Lucas, South Dakota. Great grandchildren are Luke, Matthew, and Grace Davis and Sarah and Jenna Clouse. He is also survived by his sister Valda (Louie) DeSmet of Elk Point, South Dakota.

Kenny enjoyed his children and grandchildren and worked hard to provide a good life for his family. One of his highlights was doing special things with his grandchildren and in recent years with his great-grandchildren. He loved the Fourth of July and made trips with his grandchildren so they could help pick out the fireworks. Kenny loved being around his friends, too. He loved going fishing with the grandchildren, playing cards with friends,and just enjoying life. Christmas was a huge holiday for Kenny. He always thought of a few more presents to buy right up until the stores closed on Christmas Eve. In retirement, one of his highlights was having coffee every afternoon with his friends at Pump ?n Stuff.

Kenny will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:30 AM at the Union Baptist Church in Burke. Burial will be in the Graceland Cemetery, Burke. There will be a prayer service on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at the church. Visitation will be one hour prior to both services at the church.