Rue, Kenneth M. Passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Ken was born on May 15th, 1924 in Halma, MN and graduated from Karlstad High School. He was a veteran. He worked as an electrical engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad until he retired at the age of 58. He is preceded in death by his parents Nels and Ingeborg Rue; wife June; son John and daughter-in-law Martha, and son David. Ken is survived by his son Jim (wife Susan), daughter Nancy, daughter in law Jane; grandchildren; John, Christine (husband Todd), Samantha, Jessica, Nathan (wife Mara); nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, inventing, fixing stuff, round dancing, computing, and golf. All that knew him recognized his sharp intellect, sense of humor, and understated story telling. The world was a better place with him. Memorials preferred to: Kaposia, Shriners Hospital, Belwin Outdoor Science. Funeral Service 11:00AM on Friday, March 23 at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1730 Old Hudson Rd., St. Paul. Visitation 1 hour prior to service and reception to follow the service. Burial will take place at Union Cemetery in Maplewood. (Mueller Memorial - St. Paul)