Kenneth Allen Age 60, of Woodbury, Minnesota, was born on January 9, 1964, in St. Paul, and passed away suddenly on October 7, 2024. He attended Johnson High School and was proud of his East Side roots. Ken grew up in a large family of 13 children, raised by two loving parents, Angie and Richard Boyles.<br><br>Ken had a 40-year career in hospitality, starting as a concierge at the St. Paul Hotel and rising to General Manager at various hotels, including the Confluence Hotel of Hastings.<br><br>A loving husband and father, Ken exemplified patience and kindness, always willing to lend a helping hand.<br><br>He met his wife, Denise, in 1985 and married her in 1992. They had two wonderful children, Sean and Kaitlín, whom he supported by traveling across the country for Sean’s Irish dancing and Kaitlín’s collegiate softball career.<br><br>Ken spent over 20 years playing softball with his wife and friends on the McGran Shea team, creating lifelong friendships along the way. He enjoyed fishing and cherished his time at the family lake property.<br><br>Known for his excellent cooking and green thumb, his lawn was the envy of the neighborhood.<br><br>Ken is survived by his beloved wife, Denise; children, Sean and Kaitlín; his mother, Angie; and siblings, Debbie (Eric Nelson), Sandy (Eric Ranweiler), Mary (Steve Meade), Jeff (Claire Villamor), Cheryl (Todd Schiller), Colleen (George Splichal), Tom (Jenny), Anna (Ben Erickson), Paul, Pam (Steve Barsness), and Patty. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard, and sister, Joan.<br><br>A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at St. Ambrose of Woodbury Church, located at 4125 Woodbury Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129. Visitation will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, followed by a service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 PM.<br><div><br></div>