Kenneth Max Papenfuss, 77 of Newdale, died Friday, July 16, 2010 at his home of natural causes.

Kenneth was born July 21, 1932, in Brigham City, Utah to Curt and Laverne Papenfuss. He moved with his family to St. Ignatius, Montana in 1934 where he attended local schools. He started college at Montana State University in Missoula until he was drafted into the Army in May of 1952 and was granted an early release in March of 1954 when he returned to college.

He married Laida Hudson on June 8, 1955 in the Cardston, Alberta LDS Temple. He graduated from the university in August 1955. He held many teaching and administrative positions including teaching for four years in New Zealand, 29 years at Ricks College, and two years in China.

He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where he served in numerous capacities including two service missions. He was instrumental in building and expanding what is now Beehive Federal Credit Union, serving there as general manager as well as 20 years as Chairman of the board, Chairman of the state credit union league, and member of the National Credit Union Board. His greatest loves in life were the gospel and his family.

He is survived by his wife, Laida, and his children Kenneth Jr. (Amy), Kathleen (Ty) Whitman, Kurt (Lisa), Keith (Rebecca), Karen (Rick) Hilder, and Kim (Frej) Copley, 25 grandchildren, 4 ½ great-grandchildren, siblings Karma (Bob) Cook, Bruce (Barbara) Papenfuss, and Joseph Papenfuss. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Newdale LDS Ward Chapel. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a..m. both at the Church. Burial will be in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery with Military rites. Services are under the direction of Bert Flamm Mortuary.

In lieu of of flowers contributions may be made to the LDS Church's Perpetual Education Fund.