Kenneth Clyde Keck

Kenneth Clyde Keck, age 83, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Good Samaritan Society-Van Buren in Keosauqua, Iowa.

Per his wishes his body will be cremated. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Evergreen Cemetery in Fairfield, Iowa. Pastor Danny Cary will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials can be sent to the Keck family c/o Carol Holder, 2288 Marigold Blvd, Fairfield, Iowa, 52556.

Kenneth Clyde Keck was born on February 8, 1928 in LeBo, Kansas to Milton and Helen Luceta Ruby Keck. He married Luella Leonora Dorothy on June 6, 1965. She passed away on February 4, 2011.

He had worked at American Chain and Cable, Farm Service and had been a security Guard at Iowa Malleable. He was also a member of Eagles Lodge #1927. His interests were farm animals (goats and ducks), playing cards (4pt. pitch), a Siamese cat and fried chicken.

Kenneth is survived by 4 children: Carolyn (Marvin) Cline, Marilyn Deao, Grant Perian, and Dixie (Zip) Zaragosa. He also leaves behind 7 step-children: Gary (Denise) Stevens, Donald (Rita) Stevens, Connie Woodson, Carol (Jesse) Holder, Bob (Geri) Stevens, Billie Stevens, and Jeff (Reena) Stevens as well as 26 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren. Other survivors include 1 sister, Leota Willey of Mt. Pleasant and 1 brother, Larry Keck of Anaheim, California.

Kenneth was preceeded in death by his parents, his wife: Luella and 1 sister: Dorothy Hugh.