Gregory Alan Kenis, 57, died Oct. 7, 2009, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn.

Gregory Alan Kenis was born on Feb. 19, 1952, in Albert Lea, the son of Charles and Lorna (Black) Kenis. Greg graduated from Albert Lea High School. He moved to Austin and later married Lois Lee in 1991. The couple moved to the Waltham area. He worked as writer for local newspapers. Greg enjoyed telling jokes, playing chess, meeting new people and watching sports. His hobby was talking to his pets. Greg was a member of St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Waltham.

Greg is survived by his wife, Lois Lee-Kenis; daughters, Amy Kenis and Sarah Kenis; son, David Kenis; his parents, Charles and Lorna Kenis; brother, Mick Kenis; sisters,Vicki Westrum and Jennifer Prince.
The memorial service for Gregory Alan Kenis will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009, at St. Michaels Lutheran Church, 30450 570th Ave., Waltham, with the Rev. John Heruth officiating. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. at St. Michaels Lutheran Church in Waltham on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009.

Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Hayfield will assist in arrangements. Blessed be his memory