Edgar "Kent" Bacon

Edgar Kent Bacon, 85, of Winona, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. He was born on Oct. 18, 1933 in Easton, Wisconsin to Edgar and Mildred (Bidwell) Bacon. On September 28, 1956 he married the love of his life, IdaMae Williams and shortly after, was drafted into the Army. Kent proudly served our country for two years. Upon his return home, he began dairy farming with his father. Kent also worked on a mink farm, at a lumber mill, drove truck for a construction company, then began his career as a meat inspector for the federal government. After a 34 career, he retired at the age of 65 and was able to enjoy 20 years of retired living. He was just as active in retirement as he was during his working career. From an early age Kent dedicated his life to serving the Lord. This included, being active in the local church, visiting and leading inmates in Bible study, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with as many people as he could. He was a member of Habitat for Humanity and The Gideons International. He loved to fish and hunt and used these hobbies as a way to connect with his children, grandchildren, and many others. Kent is survived by his wife of 62 years, IdaMae; children, Tim (Rhoda) Bacon, Aaron (Sharon) Bacon, Kelvin (Kim) Bacon, and Angela Strange; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; siblings, Janis Rheinhart, Gary (Joann) Bacon, Nola (Dick) Edwards; brother-in-law, Edwin Burdick; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by one grandson, Moses Ragan; two great-grandchildren, Jessalynn Hermann and Kellen Bacon; siblings, Willis "Billy" Bacon and Marilyn Burdick; brother-in-law, Phillip "Bud" Rheinhart. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview, with Rev. Adam Burge officiating. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral. Burial will be at 9 a.m., Monday, November 5 at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery- Preston. Please leave a memory of Kent and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center is assisting the family with arrangements.