KITNER, Delbert E. 1924-2019

KITNER, KLUVER, ABEL, BARBER

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 4/11/2019 at 07:52:56

Delbert E. Kitner, age 95, of La Porte City, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at the Cedar Valley Hospice Home in Waterloo, Iowa.

He was born January 22, 1924, in Grundy County, Iowa, the son of Jess and Jennie (Kluver) Kitner. Delbert was a graduate of Grundy Center High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage with Helen Abel on June 5, 1947, in Waterloo. She preceded him in death on October 21, 2008. He later married Alice Barber.

Delbert was a lifelong farmer, and also sold Vigortone Feeds for many years. He was a member of the American Lutheran Church in La Porte City. Delbert loved being in the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and trapping. He enjoyed caring for a variety of livestock over the years and loved his pets.

Survivors include his three children, David (Lynda) Kitner of Garrison, IA, Melody (Dave) Rodas of Lewiston, MO. and Wayne (Jo Moranend) Kitner of La Porte City; nine grandchildren, Ron Kitner of Central City, Dan Kitner of Cedar Rapids, Ross (Kaitlin) Kitner of Evansdale, Carey Ann Rodas of Lewiston, MO., Josh (Heather) Kitner of Florida, Amanda (Brad) Berry of Texas, Dan (Niki) Rodas of Spencer, SD., Jennifer De Vore of Maynard, Erica Rodas of Manchester; several great-grandchildren including Emily, Jayden, Blayne, Zander, Gannon, Emily, Brody, Isabelle, Peyton and Danika and several great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; and two brothers, Art and Edward Kitner.

SOURCE: Kearns Funeral Services