Kenneth "Kenny" David Engebretson

Kenneth “Kenny” David Engebretson, age 59, of Garretson, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Memorial services will begin at 1:30 PM Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church, Garretson. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-7:00 PM Tuesday, at the Minnehaha Funeral Home, Garretson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

Kenny was born on April 8, 1967, in Sioux Falls, to Charles and Connie (Lewis) Engebretson. He grew up in rural Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School in 1985. Following his graduation, Kenny worked for Gene Froseth then for the grocery store for a few years. He then worked for the Garretson Municipal Bar for a few years before returning to the grocery store. Kenny spent the rest of his life working at the Garretson Food Center. He was a friendly face in the aisles of the store and helped cater countless meals in Garretson and the surrounding area.

Kenny was an avid sports fan. He loved to follow the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Wild, and Gophers. He enjoyed traveling with his family and particularly loved attending his niece and nephews’ marching band competitions.

Survivors include his parents, Charles “Skip” and Connie Engebretson, Garretson; sisters: Kirstie Engebretson, Garretson, and Kim (Chris) Calhoun, Brandon; niece and nephews, Kaitlyn, Carson, and Camden Calhoun; and many aunts and uncles, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.