A memorial service for Stanley “Ken” Lahti will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday at Pickerel Lake Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.

Ken was born in Herman, Michigan, on Nov. 20, 1939, and died Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.

Ken was a dedicated public servant. He spent his career in the field of social services, in direct care and administration.

Retirement didn’t slow him down. In addition to all of his projects around the house and working in his garden, Ken enjoyed taking road trips throughout the country to visit family and friends. He was also an active member of the Eagles Club.

While he lived in Minnesota most of his life, he took great pride in his Finnish heritage and his Upper Peninsula, Michigan “Yooper” upbringing.

Ken is survived by his wife of 54 years, Dorothy “Dottie” Lahti; his daughter, Kristi (Charles) Lahti-Johnson; son, Michael; sister, Donna; and grandchildren Emma and Owen Johnson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Concordia Pickerel Lake Lutheran Church or to the family.