Voss, Kenneth R. 1930-2013

VOSS, KOPENGA, LOCEY, HESE

Posted By: Ruth - Volunteer
Date: 3/5/2013 at 12:02:58

Kenneth R. (Kenny) “Keno” Voss age 82 of Clinton passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 at his home. Funeral services will be held 6:00 P.M. Tuesday February 19th at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Following the funeral service, cremation rites will be accorded. Burial will be in St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice, in memory of Kenneth Voss, and sent in care Pape Funeral Home, 2308 Pershing Blvd. Clinton, Iowa 52732.

Kenny was born in Fulton, IL on August 17, 1930, the son of George and Grace (Kopenga) Voss. He graduated from Fulton High School in 1948. He married Delores Locey on January 15, 1966 in Clinton. He worked as a union carpenter with Local #772 Clinton, a rural mail carrier for Fulton, IL, and an office manager for Nelson Lumber Company. He was a volunteer fireman for Fulton. He was an honorary lifetime member of the Fulton American Legion for his work during the 1965 flood and Lions Club. He enjoyed woodworking and cabinet making.

Kenny is survived by his wife Delores; his children, Michael (Megan) Voss of Camanche, Sharlene (Ron) Hesse of Kansas City, MO, Gail Voss of Clinton, Dory Locey of Clinton, Lynn Voss of Clinton, Monte (Donette) Locey of Clinton, and Dave (Chery) Voss of Clinton; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; and a brother, Vernon (Priscilla) Voss of Morrison, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Harold, and a sister, June.