KASS, Arthur Charles 1921-2017

KASS, THOMA, SADLER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/12/2018 at 12:36:00

Dunkerton, Iowa – Arthur Charles Kass, 95 years old of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and formerly of Dunkerton, died Monday, September 11, 2017, at his home at Bickford Cottage in Cedar Falls.

Arthur was born on December 11, 1921, in Orleans, Nebraska, the son of Charles Peter Kass and Mary Ann (Thoma) Kass. Arthur attended school in Nebraska and later in Iowa. On October 27, 1948, he was united in marriage to Rosalie Marie Sadler at St. Athanasius Catholic Church in Jesup, IA.

She preceded him in death September 4, 1984. Arthur farmed all his life and was on the board of directors for the Dunkerton CO-OP for 19 years. He also worked for the Black Hawk County Assessor’s office. Arthur enjoyed ballroom dancing, traveling to tractor shows and going on antique tractor adventures. Arthur was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church – Barclay, rural Dunkerton, IA.

Arthur is survived by one daughter, Colleen (Larry) Angen of Dunkerton, IA; one son, Kenny (Charlene) Kass of Dunkerton, IA; four grandchildren: David Angen, Stephen (Ashlie) Angen, Kim Kass, Jenny (Steve) Ferson; four step-grandchildren: David (Kim) DeBuhr, Tracey (Scott) Stillwell, Luke Fettkether, Stephanie Turner; four great-grandchildren; six step-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers: Alfred Kass, Raymond Kass, and Arnold Kass; six sisters: Rosa Ambrosy Barth, Armella Sadler, Marcella Ambrosy, Magdeline Kohler, Philomena Phillips, and Mathilda Phillips.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. – Thursday, September 14, 2017, at St. Francis Catholic Church – Barclay, rural Dunkerton, IA. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 13, at White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA, where there will be a Parish Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue for an hour before services at the church on Thursday.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

White Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www. White-MtHope.com.

SOURCE: White Funeral Home
1315 Main Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648