September 1, 1917, Champion, Minnesota ~ January 11, 2011, Beaverton, Oregon
Wilbur Oscar Kennel was born in Champion, Minnesota, to parents Oscar C. and Pearl L. "Lulu" (Eisenmann) Kennel on September 1, 1917.
He served in the United States Army in WWII and was involved in the campaigns of Guadalcanal and the Northern Solomons.
He retired as a mechanic for Northwest Natural Gas.
He is predeceased by his Wife, Dorothy.
Survivors include his sister-in-law, Bernice Kennel; and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews in Oregon, Washington, North Dakota and Minnesota.
You are invited to attend a Military Honor Graveside Service for Wilbur on Monday, January 17, 2011 in Skyline Memorial Gardens. Please gather at the Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home Office between 1:30 and 1:50 PM to attend Wilbur's ceremony.
Arrangements under the direction of Skyline Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, Portland, OR. (503) 292-6111.
