Kenneth Allen Sylskar, Sr., 71

Roseau- Kenneth Allen Sylskar, Sr. passed away at home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 after courageously battling three different types of cancer intermittently for 33 years. He was 71 years old.

Ken was born at the Hallock Hospital in Hallock to Chester and Evelyn (Bouvette) Sylskar. He was raised in Karlstad and baptized and confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church. He graduated from Karlstad High School in 1968. After graduation Ken worked at Arctic Cat in Thief River Falls until January 1969 when he volunteered for the draft. He went to Fort Lewis, Wash. for basic training but was discharged from t...