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Kenneth Dale Federer
1949 2017

Kenneth Dale Federer

August 11, 1949 — September 14, 2017

Kenneth Dale Federer passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Kenny was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on August 11, 1949. He grew up on a farm north of Cheyenne. His grandparents, Theodore and Edna Federer were original homesteaders. He worked along side his Dad and Grandfather doing chores, and taking care of the livestock. He also enjoyed hunting with his Dad and brothers. He attended Ridley School until the 8th grade. It was a two room country school a few miles from the farm. Kenny graduated from Cheyenne East High School in the top ten percent of his class. While in high school he was a member of the FFA. He took care of the FFA flock of sheep and won several awards. Kenny served many years on the Cheyenne Frontier Days Committee.

Kenny was known as one of the best finish carpenters around. He built and remodeled many homes in the Cheyenne area. His favorite projects were at his Uncle Carl’s home. Carpentry was an art to him and it showed in all his work. Kenny was skilled in leather work, drawing, and also made many beautiful wood tables with inlayed feature pieces.
Kenny is survived by four sons of whom he was very proud of, Kevin (Jennifer) Shunn of Carrollton, Georgia; Carl J. (Ashley) Federer of Glenrock, Wyoming; James (Casey Jo) Federer of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and Jake Federer of Glenrock, Wyoming. He is also survived by three brothers; Marion, Ernie (Marilyn), and Lloyd (Rhonda) Federer and two sisters, Roseanne Federer and Eileen Federer (Tim) Williams. He was Grandpa to 12 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ivan L. Federer and Nelle Eileen Ames; and two brothers, Kevin and Les Federer.
A memorial service will be held at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Buckle Club on Saturday, September 23, 2017, beginning at 11:00am.
The family would like to thank the doctors and health care providers at Life Care Center of Cheyenne and at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for their dedication, expertise, and compassionate care.
Cremation was under the direction of Wiedersaphn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
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