Kenneth LeRoy Mastin, 87

Blue Earth – Kenneth LeRoy Mastin, age 87, of Blue Earth, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 peacefully at his home and surrounded by family. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth with Rev. David Schultz officiating. A time for visitation will be held on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Patton Funeral Home in Blue Earth and one hour prior to the service at church. Private family burial will take place at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth.

Ken was born on Sept. 14, 1935 in Buffalo Center to James and Esther (Bosma) Mastin. He attended and graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1954. On July 13, 1958, Ken united in marriage to Iona Humburg at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth. Ken held several jobs over the years and was always busy, but his love for farming and agriculture was unmatched. Ken was active in the historical society and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Earth.

Ken enjoyed woodworking and weaving rugs. Ken always referred to his hobbies as being in the garage “making sawdust.” He was always busy working on one project or another. Even in retirement, he kept busy working several different jobs, along with his many hobbies. Ken loved going on fishing trips up north. He was a gentle man and loved his family dearly.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Iona; children, Greg (Kimberly) Mastin, of Blue Earth, Vicki (Mark) Miller, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Galen (Deb) Mastin, of Eagle Lake, Gary (Lori) Mastin, of Kasson and Kevin Mastin, of Fairmont; brother, Roger (Julene) Mastin; sisters, Sharon Lewis, Janice (Elgene) Darnell, and Judy (Al) Albrecht; 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and many more friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Donna Anderson.