Kenneth H. "Kenny" Fuessley
February 25, 1933 — October 21, 2009
Kenneth H. Fuessley, 76, of Alburnett, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at home. Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 26, 2009, at Murdoch Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Marion by Doug Morris. The family will greet friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2009, at the funeral home. Burial: Lafayette Cemetery, Lafayette.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi; children, Brad (Mary) Fuessley of Walker, and Paula (Bill) Porter of Alburnett; grandchildren, Blake (Jena) Fuessley, Brett Fuessley, Barry Fuessley, Lyndee Rose Fuessley, Miles Porter, and Amber Porter; sister, Josephine “JoAnn” (George) Johnston; brother, Chester (Virginia) Fuessley; a close and loyal friend, Brad Price; a special and admired uncle; 5 beloved aunts, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other loved and dear friends. Kenneth is also survived by step-children, Robert (Peggy) Mitchell, Suzanne (David) Keeling, and Christine (Tom) Curley; and six step-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Dee Fuessley.
Kenneth was born February 25, 1933, in Iowa City, to Paul Kenneth and Vera Lucille (Powell) Fuessley. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Kenneth married Florence “Lynne” Pierce Fuessley and later divorced. Kenneth worked for the Linn County Road Department, retiring after 27 years. He also farmed for many years in the Alburnett area. Kenneth married Naomi (Frazier) Mitchell on December 16, 1995, in Alburnett.
Kenny had a variety of hobbies including woodworking and enjoyed landscaping and gardening in his yard. He loved attending his grandchildren’s activities, and helping people when he could. Kenny was a people person. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Kenneth’s memory.
Survivors include his wife, Naomi; children, Brad (Mary) Fuessley of Walker, and Paula (Bill) Porter of Alburnett; grandchildren, Blake (Jena) Fuessley, Brett Fuessley, Barry Fuessley, Lyndee Rose Fuessley, Miles Porter, and Amber Porter; sister, Josephine “JoAnn” (George) Johnston; brother, Chester (Virginia) Fuessley; a close and loyal friend, Brad Price; a special and admired uncle; 5 beloved aunts, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other loved and dear friends. Kenneth is also survived by step-children, Robert (Peggy) Mitchell, Suzanne (David) Keeling, and Christine (Tom) Curley; and six step-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Dee Fuessley.
Kenneth was born February 25, 1933, in Iowa City, to Paul Kenneth and Vera Lucille (Powell) Fuessley. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Kenneth married Florence “Lynne” Pierce Fuessley and later divorced. Kenneth worked for the Linn County Road Department, retiring after 27 years. He also farmed for many years in the Alburnett area. Kenneth married Naomi (Frazier) Mitchell on December 16, 1995, in Alburnett.
Kenny had a variety of hobbies including woodworking and enjoyed landscaping and gardening in his yard. He loved attending his grandchildren’s activities, and helping people when he could. Kenny was a people person. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Kenneth’s memory.
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