SCHWARZHOFF, Kenneth Charles 1941-2016

SCHWARZHOFF, MCKEE, MCGRANE, MOFFATT, PENNEY, MALONE

Posted By: Connie Ellis (email)
Date: 1/10/2017 at 15:40:00

SOURCE: Cedar Rapids, Iowa THE GAZETTE, JANUARY 8, 2017, page 7C
Contributor: Connie Ellis (not related)

Kenneth Charles Schwarzhoff, age 75, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016, suddenly at his daughter's residence in Malakoff, Texas. He was born May 10, 1941 in New Albin, Iowa, the son of Freeman and Druscilla (McKee) Schwarzhoff. During the early part of his life, Ken was raised and educated in New Albin. The family moved to Manchester, Iowa. On May 4, 1963, Ken was united in marriage to Elaine McGrane at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Manchester. Two children were born to this union. Ken worked as a union painter and was a member of Local 447. He was also a fur buyer and founder of Coffins Creek Furs since 1980. He was a lifelong member of Fur Takers of North America and held the office of president. He was a legendary trapper, a hunter, and an avid fisherman. Ken was a member of the team which brought otters back to Iowa. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed spending time with his family.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edwin Dale Schwarzhoff.

He is survived by his wife Elaine of Manchester; one daughter, Lisa (Trace) Moffatt of Malakoff, Texas, and one son, Kevin (Molly) Schwarzhoff of Troy Mills, Iowa; five grandchildren, Marissa Penney, Jason Schwarzhoff, Ellie Schwarzhoff, Katie Schwarzhoff, and Jackson Schwarzhoff; and one sister, Alty Malone of Marion, Iowa.
Memorial services will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Leonard-Muller Funeral Home in Manchester, Iowa with inurnment at the Coffins Grove Cemetery in Manchester.

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