Earl N. Huckenpoehler, age 81, of Kimball, died Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Cloud.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Church of St. Anne in Kimball with visitation 2 hours prior to the service. Fr. Donald Wagner will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery.

Earl Nicholas Huckenpoehler was born in Forest Prairie Township on July 6, 1942, to Christ and Hildegard (Huberty) Huckenpoehler. He was baptized and confirmed at the Church of St. Anthony in Watkins. He graduated with the Class of 1960 from St. Boniface in Cold Spring. Earl honorably served his country in the United States Army. On June 9, 1964, Earl was united in marriage to Barbara Ziehl at St. Anthony in St. Cloud. They made their home on their farm in rural Kimball, where they raised their children. Earl was a farmer at heart, finding joy and purpose in the land he tended, the crops he nurtured, and the cattle he raised. His connection with the earth and the cycles of nature brought him peace and fulfillment. In his free time Earl enjoyed farming, farming, and farming some more. After retiring from farming, Earl went to work for Schlauderaff Implement in Litchfield.

He is survived by his children, Michael (Marilyn) of Georgetown, CA, Eugene (Donna) of Avon, and Marilyn (Lynn Wolter) of La Crescent; grandchildren, Kyndall, Michelle, Jennifer, James, Matthew, Timothy, Andrew, and Katy; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Imelda Jenson and Rosie Chastek. Earl was preceded in death by his wife, Barb; infant son, Keith; parents; and brothers, Erwin and Vern.