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GILLESPIE, Kenneth J. 1940-2017

GILLESPIE, KRUSE, AKERS, NOSCO, FECHT, ATKINS, RISSE, WEST

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 6/14/2017 at 17:19:20

Kenneth J. "Kenney" Gillespie

January 16, 1940 - June 2, 2017

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Kenneth J. Gillespie, 77, of Cedar Falls died Friday, June 2, 2017, at Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community in Waverly, Iowa.

He was born January 16, 1940, in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Archie and Alice (Kruse) Gillespie. He married Donna Akers Nosco and they later divorced. He then married Judith Fecht Atkins on December 29, 1975, in Galena, Illinois.

He was employed in Quality Engineering with John Deere at the Foundry, Downtown, and Tractor Works locations.

Kenney and Judy had a match made in heaven. Their wonderful life together included an unconditional love for all of their children and grandchildren. Kenney was a leader with a gift for brightening lives of people where ever he went, leaving laughter and always giving of himself.

He is survived by his wife of Cedar Falls; two daughters, Kimberly Risse of Florida and Michelle (Marty) Haugen of Waterloo; two sons, Anthony (Lori) Atkins of Wheaton, IL, and Eric (Bobbie) Atkins of Georgia; nine grandchildren: Amber Neuhaus, Jennifer Luderer, Melanie Atkins, Connor Atkins, Hunter Hadlock, Michael Atkins, Samantha Hadlock, Carson Atkins, and Hope Hadlock; two sisters, Darlene Springer of Missouri and Donita Bryant of California; and a brother, David Gillespie of Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers: Archie, Mick, Larry, Bob and Curtis; a sister, Marvela West; and by a grandson, Cody Risse.

Memorial Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday at Western Home Communities Windcove with visitation for one hour prior to the service. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Source: Richardson Funeral Home website


 

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