Kenneth Odegard

Kenneth Odegard, age 67, of Montevideo, Minnesota passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at CCM Health in Montevideo after battling with cancer, with his son by his side.

Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM at Wing-Bain Funeral Home in Granite Falls with a Memorial Service at 3:00 PM. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Kenneth Arden Odegard was born on November 4, 1958, in Granite Falls, Minnesota, to Millard and Mildred (Johnson) Odegard. He was baptized and later confirmed at Granite Falls Lutheran Church. Growing up, Kenny was known to spend much of his time barefoot, and his curiosity about how things worked started young, earning him a reputation as a backyard mechanic and handyman. He attended school in Granite Falls. After high school, he worked various jobs in the area, including at the Renville sugar beet plant with his father. Kenny briefly lived in the Spirit Lake, Iowa, area before moving back to Minnesota.

In 1990, Kenny married DeVona Rorvig on a trip to Clear Lake, South Dakota, and he became a stepfather to her three girls. A few years later, they were blessed with their son, Cody. Kenny and DeVona later divorced in 2016. Also in 1990, Kenny purchased his home in rural Montevideo and worked at Tebben in Clara City for a few years. He was then employed at Case IH in Benson for over 24 years until his retirement in 2021.

Kenny was an aspiring “Evel Knievel,” surviving several serious accidents in his life; yet that fact never kept him from pushing the limits again. Kenny was unapologetically and authentically himself at all times, often presenting a tough exterior, but was truly caring at his core. He was not a fan of big crowds or large family gatherings, but he did enjoy good company. After attending one family gathering, he jokingly said, “Thanks for the commotion,” which became a recurring joke among the family. He was honest, direct, and dependable, with little hints of rebellion that kept things interesting. Kenny enjoyed repairing cars, restoring his 1979 Camaro, maintaining his beloved Allis-Chalmers tractors, caring for the farm site, and helping family members with projects. Kenny’s retirement gifts to himself included a Dodge Challenger and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Kenny enjoyed traveling and sightseeing across the country. One trip he recalled from his youth was a train ride (hobo-style) he took with a friend out west. Other trips included visits to the Appalachian Mountains, the Mark Twain National Forest, South Dakota, Colorado, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Kenny is survived by his son, Cody (Tianna) Odegard; stepdaughters, Trina Moen, Janae (Mike) Saunders, and Kara (José) Lopez, and their families; sister, Margaret (Don) Korstad; sister-in-law, Sharon Odegard; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Virginia (Harvey) Raebel, Kathleen Oakland, and Ron Odegard.