Frederick and Joanne Kovall Memorial

This scholarship was established with memorial gifts made by the family and friends of Fred. Fred was an employee with MN DOT for
over 41 years, retiring in 1999 as the District #8 Maintenance Supervisor. Fred served for 11 years with the MN National Guard, and he
was a member of the Church of St. Mary, often serving as a Eucharistic Minister. Fred was a true believer in education, having earned
his AA from Willmar Community College and later his Bachelor’s Degree from SMSU. At the age of 60, Fred earned his Masters degree
in Business Administration. He was a “Fred-of-all-trades” with family and friends seeking him out to fix whatever needed repair.
Fred’s hobbies included hunting, photography, painting, music, woodworking and raising and selling many Christmas trees. This
scholarship is awarded to the dependent of an employee of MnDOT District 8.