Kenneth L. "Ken" Weeks, age 71 of Elk River, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Villa of St. Louis Park.

Ken was born on August 12, 1949 in Minneapolis to Roger and Eloise (Jensen) Weeks.  He grew up in Anoka and graduated from Anoka High School.  Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force, ultimately retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant after 21 years of service.  He was a longtime member of the Elk River American Legion Post 112, the Anoka County Genealogical Society, and the Mayflower Society.  Ken enjoyed stamp collecting, woodworking, and was a avid wildlife photographer.

In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his sister, Janalyn Weeks-Roundtree; and brother, Jeffrey.  He is survived by his children, Antricia Poorrahmat and Amanda Nelson; granddaughters, Emily and Reagan; siblings, Stanley (Glynda), Bruce (Pat Hurd), Judith Meyers, Gary (Carol), Sheldon (Nancy), and Dane (Melanie); aunt, Janet (Ben) Presley; also many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral Services for Ken will be held on Wednesday (8/25/2021) at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at the Anoka United Methodist Church, 850 South Street, Anoka. Interment to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Anoka.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the United Methodist Church of Anoka, 850 South Street, Anoka, MN 55303 or the American Legion Post 112, 525 Railroad Drive, Elk River, MN 55330

Arrangements entrusted to Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home of Anoka (763) 421-0220