Kenneth “Ken” Yoerg

Kenneth “Ken” Yoerg, 64, of Grantsburg, passed away on March 10, 2026, after a courageous five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. True to his spirit, Ken and his wife Lynett often said that if they couldn’t beat the disease, they would at least “beat it up a bunch.” He faced his illness with determination, humor, and resilience until the very end.

Born on July 14, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota, to Bill and Ann Yoerg, Ken grew up surrounded by family and lifelong friends, including the “North Side Mafia” in high school and the “Black Sheep Squadron” during his college years. He was part of the team that won the 1983 Amateur Baseball Championship, one of many highlights in a lifetime love of sports. A devoted Minnesota sports fan, he cheered for his teams through every high and low, even watching poker or billiards while living in Amsterdam when no other games were on—much to Lynett’s amusement.

Ken married Janette Davis in 1987, and together they built a family that became the center of his life. They welcomed three children: Keith in 1990, Kyle in 1991, and Nikki in 1994. He was incredibly proud of his children and the successful careers they built. In 2017, Ken married Lynett Juleen, the love of his later years and a steadfast partner throughout his illness. Together they shared laughter, adventure, and unwavering support.

Ken dedicated 34 years to Cargill, a company he truly loved. His career took him to Dallas, Iowa, Minnesota, and five memorable years as an expatriate in Amsterdam. Colleagues remembered his leadership, his willingness to mentor others, and the many lessons he shared. An extrovert who never met a stranger, Ken told the best stories, always wore a smile, and greeted everyone with warmth and genuine interest. He treasured friendships from every stage of life.

He loved fishing from his earliest days with his father, Bill, and passed that joy on to his own sons. In recent years, he shared a special bond with Bandit, the cat he and Lynett adopted six years ago. Lynett brought Bandit to visit him weekly during the last two years of his life so he could still spend time with his beloved companion.

Ken was preceded in death by his father, Bill Yoerg, and many other loved ones. He is survived by his devoted wife, Lynett Yoerg; his children, Keith (Ashley) Yoerg, Kyle (Romina) Yoerg, and Nikki Yoerg; his mother, Ann Yoerg; his mother-in-law, June Nelson; his siblings, Bob (Colleen) Yoerg, Greg (Lisa) Yoerg, Sandy (Dave) Sewall, and Denny (Deb) Yoerg; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Ken will be remembered for his kindness, his humor, his stories, and the genuine way he connected with people. He lived with warmth, generosity, and an enthusiasm for life that touched everyone who knew him.