Kenneth J. "Catfish" Harvey was born January 29, 1914 in Amidon, North Dakota, the son of Ernest James and Addie Irene (Miller) Harvey.

At a young age he moved with his parents to South Dakota. They then moved to Wanblee, South Dakota where "Catfish" grew up and received his education. After his schooling, he worked various jobs in the Wanblee and Kadoka area. He then moved to Rapid City where he worked as a carpenter.

On March 22, 1942, Kenneth entered the United States Army serving in WWII. After his honorable discharge on March 21, 1946, he returned to Rapid City.

Catfish was united in marriage to Wilma B. Baldwin on April 11, 1947. They made their home in Rapid City, until retiring, when they moved to Interior.

His wife Wilma preceded him in death on November 18, 1987.

He was united in marriage to Alice M. Fetter on July 2, 1988 in Kadoka. They made their home in Interior until moving to Philip in September of 2001, where he has continued to reside.

Catfish was a member of the Interior Presbyterian Church, the Philip Lions Club and the Wheeler-Brooks American Legion Post #173 of Philip. He was also a past member of the Kadoka Lions Club and the American Legion Post #240 of Martin.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife Alice Harvey of Philip; two step-daughters Mary Kehrer of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Patty Squyres and her husband Rex of Yankton, South Dakota; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; one brother Roy Harvey of Ogden, Utah; three sisters Dorothy Littrell of Edmore, Michigan, Rita Brendoe of Rolla, Missouri, and Ruth Kukal of Jerome, Idaho; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his first wife Wilma, Kenneth was preceded in death by three brothers-in-law; on sister-in-law; a step-son Larry Frink; and a step-son-in-law Bob Kehrer.

Memorial services were held 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 21, at the United Church in Philip, with Pastor Mark Ford officiating.

Interment was 12:30 p.m. in the Interior Fairview Cemetery, Interior, South Dakota.

MEMORIAL SERVICES
Friday, May 21, 2004 10:00 a.m.
United Church
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Mark Ford

MUSIC
Pat Krogan – Organist
Debbie Hanson - Vocalist
"Amazing Grace"
"Day By Day"

USHERS
Daniel Green – Larry Manley

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Friday, May 21, 2004 12:30 p.m.
Interior Fairview Cemetery
Interior, South Dakota