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Kenneth William Edelblute, 52

Kenneth William Edelblute, 52, suddenly passed away on Dec. 11, 2018. He was born July 11, 1966, in Bellingham, Wash. After graduating from Lakeland High School, in Rathdrum, Idaho, he enlisted in the Army and served in Desert Storm.

While in the military, he met and married Kristine Baughman. They had twins, William and Heather, born in Alaska on April 13, 1988.

After returning to North Idaho, Ken worked as a logger with his father, Earl Edelblute. He returned to school and became a machinist.

In 2008, Ken married Cynthia Farquhar, whom he lost to cancer in 2010. In 2017, he married DiAnna Lindsey, who had three grown children.

Ken was proceeded in death by his brother, Melvin Edelblute; his wife, Cindy and his father, Earl Edelblute. He is survived by his mother, Terry Edelblute and his wife, DiAnna Edelblute, both from Rathdrum; his children, William and Heather Edelblute from Colorado and three siblings; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A potluck celebration for family and friend of Ken’s will be held from noon until 5 or 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Rathdrum City Park.