Kenneth James Blissenbach, of St. Cloud and Prior Lake, passed away peacefully, holding his partner, Mary's, hand on May 24, 2021 at the age of 76. Ken was a lifelong Vikings fan who passionately supported the team his whole life. Ken was a self-employed printer and enjoyed spending quality time with Mary. He also loved to read and discuss interesting books, history, and politics. He will be dearly missed by his fellow residents Grainwood Apartments. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roman & Lorraine Blissenbach. He is survived by his lifelong partner, Mary Yeager, daughters Jennifer Williams & Laura (Lee) Ashmore, grandchildren Jamison & Ace, his siblings, Sharon (George) Hadrich, Linda (Richard) Arnold and Robert (Karen) Blissenbach, and nieces and nephews. There will be a celebration of his life at Grainwood Apartments, 5119 Gateway Street SE, Prior Lake, on Saturday, July 24 from 2 - 5pm.