Martin Kennel

A Funeral service for Martin “Marty” Kennel, 50, of Baker, Montana, will be 1:00 p. m. , Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker, MT, with Pastor Bruce Kolasch officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Marty passed away Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Fallon County Medical Complex. Martin Earl Kennel was born April 15, 1965 in Hebron, Nebraska, the son of Galen and Marge (Eichelberger) Kennel. He grew up in Shickley, Nebraska and attended Shickley High School, graduating in 1983. Marty went on to attend college at Southeast Community College in Milford, Nebraska, graduating in 1988. After farming for many years, he worked as diesel mechanic and eventually owning his own business. On June 29, 2000, Marty and Linda Pickner were united in marriage in York, Nebraska. To this union were born, Lena and Gabe joining siblings Anthony, Aaron and Dustin. Marty spent his last years ranching in Nebraska before moving the family to Baker, Montana in 2007 where he enjoyed working for the Wang ranch. Marty enjoyed family outings, rock hunting and playing games with the kids. He was the “ultimate family man” and was passionate about spending time with his family. Marty loved helping others with their mechanical problems outside of work. Marty is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Anthony Kennel and Aaron Kennel of Geneva, NE, Dustin Bachelor of Marmarth, ND, and Gabe Kennel of Baker, MT; daughter, Lena Kennel of Baker, MT; granddaughter, Aurora; parents, Galen and Marge Kennel of Shickley, NE; brother, Rex Kennel of Shickley, NE; sister, Peg Ward of Geneva, NE; father and mother-in-law, Merle and Lavonne Pickner of Mitchell, SD; and numerous nieces and nephews.


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Burial Date: June 3, 2015

Funeral Service: Wednesday: Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker, MT