Kenneth Magnus

July 6, 1942 - August 26, 2016

Florence, South Carolina Kenneth Magnus, 74, of Florence died on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the McLeod Hospice House in Florence. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 1PM in the Florence National Cemetery, directed by Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 PM Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Kistler Hardee Funeral Home and other times at the home of his son, 1016 E. Billy Farrow Highway, Darlington, SC 29532. Mr. Magnus was born in Morristown, New Jersey. He was the son of the late, Finn Haakon Magnus and Elsie Alice Magnus. Mr. Magnus served his country during Vietnam War in the United States Navy. He held many management positions in several plants including Nytronics in Darlington. Mr. Magnus enjoyed deep sea fishing in his earlier years, collecting Indian artifacts and hiking. He also graduated from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Surviving are his son, Ryan (Emily) Magnus of Darlington; his daughter, Michelle Magnus (Justin) Eisenberg of Los Angles, Ca.; his grandchildren, Sarah Eisenberg, Brian Eisenberg, and Jenna Eisenberg; and special friends, Debra Kirkwood of Florence. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com