Kenneth Latwesen

Kenneth Latwesen

Kenneth Latwesen, 77, of Fredericksburg, Iowa, died Saturday evening, February 23, 2013 at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 2013, at St. John Lutheran Church in Frederika, Iowa with Rev. Dale Halverson officiating.

Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, March 1, 2013, at Rettig Funeral Home in Tripoli, Iowa and for one hour preceding services at the church on Saturday.

Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Frederika, Iowa.

A Memorial Fund has been established in his name.

Kenneth Latwesen was born September 21, 1935, at Waverly, Iowa the son of Edwin and Edna Laura (Drape) Latwesen. He was confirmed on April 2, 1950, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Artesian. On May 26, 1956, he was united in marriage to Marian Ruth Redies also at St. Paul (Artesian) Lutheran Church. Kenneth was employed for several years at John Deere in Waterloo and farmed in the Fredericksburg area. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Frederika where he served on the church council and as deacon. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, camping, wintering in Texas, gardening, keeping his property looking nice and maintaining his equipment.

Kenneth is survived by his two sons, Kenneth (Lisa) Latwesen of Rochester, Minnesota and Kevin (Karen Dotzler) Latwesen of Cresco; four daughters, Debra (Darol) Stahlhut of Frederika, Diana (Allan) Goodrich of Fredericksburg, Denise (Rick) Haugen of Fredericksburg and Dawn (Chris) Zmoos of Sumner; twelve grandchildren, Derek Haugen, Jonathon Haugen, Nicholas Zmoos, Daniel Zmoos, Anthony Latwesen, Stephanie Kueppers, Stacy Goodrich, Jill Montgomery, Heather Goodrich, Jessica Zmoos, Cassandra Latwesen and Karson Latwesen; ten great grandchildren; a special friend, Pat VanAuken of Fredericksburg; a sister, Evelyn Sisemore of Frederika; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marian, who died May 22, 2005; daughter at infancy, Carolyn Latwesen; granddaughter, Renee Stahlhut; and step-father, Lloyd Peters.

judy steinbeck on March 1, 2013 at 3:36 PM said:

Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss. guess we are sisters in sorrow now. come back soon.

Dean & Joyce Craun / Arizona on March 1, 2013 at 8:18 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, I always enjoyed the time I had with Kenneth, he was a great person to be around and enjoyed all the laughs and stories we had together when I lived in Fredericksburg. May God be with your family.

Earl & Kim Kuennen on March 1, 2013 at 8:16 AM said:

Kenny will be dearly missed by our family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terry & Pegg Clinton on February 28, 2013 at 11:00 AM said:

Holding you all in prayers. It's such a difficult time and words just aren't enough. Know that God is right beside each one of you. He has his arms around you, like a soft warm blanket.

Brenda Bergmann on February 28, 2013 at 10:21 AM said:

So shocked and sorry to hear of Kenny's passing! He was a great person and will be missed dearly!

Scott & Tina Beltz Family on February 28, 2013 at 10:05 AM said:

Our deepest sympathies to Kenny's family and friends. You will be in our prayers.

Jerry Neuendorf on February 27, 2013 at 1:05 PM said:

Sorry to hear about Kenny. Hadn't seen him for a long time and ran into him before we left for San Diego. Can't help it remember all the fun he and dad had over the years.
Sincere sympathy,
Jerry

eugene n marilyn on February 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM said:

our thoughts and prayers go out to all the familes involved. will always remembers the looks that were given. the straight face when you knew he was full of it. always there when you needed it. will be missed.

Erick, Teresa & Madisen Enger on February 27, 2013 at 8:32 AM said:

Dear Ken, Lisa, Anthony, Cassandra, & the entire Latwesen Family: You have our deepest sympathy. It's the little things; the small, everyday occurrences that you'll remember. The laughs, the stories, the smiles. And even though it seems like you will never get over your loss, it is these memories that will help you along the way and bring back the smiles. Love you, Erick, Teresa & Madi

Todd and Jamie Enger on February 27, 2013 at 7:23 AM said:

Latwesen Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Although I did not know the man personally, from his biography, it shows a man that lived a full life and was loved.

Know that the Enger family is thinking of you all.

Lloyd & Joyce Warnke on February 26, 2013 at 7:08 PM said:

Latwesen Family,
Thinking of All of You, with sympathy. May the many memories, of days gone by, comfort you today and forever.

Lloyd & Joyce Warnke on February 26, 2013 at 7:08 PM said:

Latwesen Family,
Thinking of All of You, with sympathy. May the many memories, of days gone by, comfort you today and forever.

Tom & Mary Lou on February 26, 2013 at 5:44 PM said:

Pat .. we were so shocked & saddened to hear of Kenneth's passing. Plan to see us when you come back to TX .. just give us a call and we'll come over. Tom and Mary Lou

Tom & Mary Lou Benson on February 26, 2013 at 5:43 PM said:

Kenny, Kevin, Deb, Diana, Denise & Dawn .. and grandkids ..
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's sudden death down here in Texas .. had seen him not too long ago when he and Pat stopped at our park to chat. He was one of those unforgettable guys .. and a friend to all. In sympathy and prayer .. Tom and Mary Lou Benson

Don & Betty Haugen on February 25, 2013 at 7:33 PM said:

So sorry for your loss and praying for you all that God will give you Strength and Comfort in the days ahead.

Marv and Kelly Chritensen on February 25, 2013 at 3:39 PM said:

Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this difficult time. Kenny will be missed by many.

David and Jeanne Roder on February 25, 2013 at 3:27 PM said:

Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May his memories fill your hearts.

Michael & Barbara Ball on February 25, 2013 at 6:28 AM said:

Thinking of you guys today and praying.

Barb & Ron Kane on February 25, 2013 at 6:01 AM said:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you need anything please let us know.

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