Kenneth E. Gatlin, 72, died May 12, 2009 at home. He was born Sept. 20, 1936 in Leech Lake, Minn. to Charles and Julia Gatlin. He was preceded in death by his wife Loretta in 2006. Among his survivors are daughter and son-in-law Paula and Jeff Snow; sons Michael and Pat Gatlin; brother Dale Gatlin, 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will be at a later date. Capitol City Cremation & Burial is in charge of arrangements.