Dr. John Warren Kenyon

Dr. John Warren Kenyon, 91 yrs, passed peacefully, January 11, 2026. John was a long-time resident of White Bear Lake, MN, and was deeply devoted to his family and community. Born in Mpls to Donald and Dorothy Kenyon in 1934, his grandfather being the founder of Kondon's Manufacturing.

John attended the University of Minnesota, graduating from Dental School in 1958. He went on to practice at Kenyon, Wright, and Kron (Lakeshore Family Dentistry) in White Bear Lake until his retirement in 1999. He was an A.D.A Tripartite Member for 68 yrs.

John was known for his warmth and presence at White Bear Lake events as a long-standing member of White Bear Lake Rotary Club. He was a proud member of the International Service committee and the Curling Fellowship Team. For his support of the mission and programs of Rotary he became a Paul Harris Fellow, which represents commitment to the ideals of "service above self".

An avid skier, John reveled in the trips with friends in the Cheap Ski Club, with family in Michigan's UP and out West, even teaching his grandchildren to ski. His love of sailing was ever present, he was a beloved member of the White Bear Lake sailing community, and passed that love onto his children. He also enjoyed his Sherlock Holmes group.

He was a positive and loving force for all of his family and friends, and for many years a beautiful caretaker of his wife, Sue. We will remember him for the profound impact he had on the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.

He is survived by his children; Dave Kenyon(Nancy), Sue Mellstrom(Steve), Jeanna Warren(Steve), Denise McCormick(Peter), and Peter Kenyon (Stacy).He was incredibly proud of his 10 grandchildren, including Kori, Krista, Sarah, Emily, Ryan, Allison, Katie, Benjamin, PJ, and Julia.His legacy continues through 9 great-grandchildren, who brought him immense joy.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Susan "Sue" Jean (Ward)Kenyon in 2022, his first wife, Joanne (Hill) Kenyon, son Paul Warren Kenyon, parents Donald Kenyon and his wife Eva (Reichelderfer) Kenyon, his mother Dorothy (Dunnell) Kenyon, and his brother Thomas N. Kenyon of Florida.

A celebration of this wonderful life will be held at 2pm, Saturday, January 31, 2026. Visitation with family beginning at 1pm. White Bear Lake United Methodist Church, White Bear Lake, MN. Ice Cream Social to follow the service. Please consider a memorial donation in John's honor to: White Bear Lake Rotary Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 10809, White Bear Lake, MN 55110