Kenneth “Kenny” Hammerschmidt age 57 of Willmar formerly of Redwood Falls passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar.  Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 11, 2017 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Redwood Falls.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church.  Interment is in St. Catherine’s Catholic Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kenneth John Hammerschmidt was born September 12, 1959 to Leonard and Elizabeth (Walters) Hammerschmidt in Rochester, Minnesota.  He lived in the Robert E. Milton home in Redwood Falls and worked at Service Enterprises. He later moved to Willmar where he was currently living.  He loved dancing and watching movies.

Kenny is survived by his parents Leonard and Elizabeth of Redwood Falls, brother Steve Hammerschmidt and sister Debra Hammerschmidt.  He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents.