Nathan “Nate” Kingen, 75 of Arlington, passed away on December 4, 2018 with his family at his side. He was born on May 10, 1943 in Austin, Minnesota, the son of Marvin and Pearl Kingen Fodness. Nate married Carol Evans and they celebrated 54 years of marriage together. Nate was a football and NASCAR fan and loved to play golf, and shoot pool in his spare time. Nate’s greatest passion was his love for cooking, which was enjoyed by all his family and friends. Nate’s generosity will be truly missed, along with his smile and sense of humor.
Nate is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters Shannon Kingen, Kim Sims and husband Paul, Jana Willingham; grandchildren Karissa Smith, Zachery Sims; great grandson Jensyn Burke; brothers Merlyn Kingen, David Fodness, and Robin Fodness; sisters Karen Kingen, Judith Kingen, and Jackie Fodness Allen. Nate was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Dorothy Kingen, Patricia Kingen Krulish, Dale Fodness, and Robert Kingen.
A celebration of Nate’s life will take place at 2PM on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Moore Bowen Road Funeral Home, Arlington.
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