Kenneth Milford Thompson, 1917-1999

THOMPSON

Posted By: Marlys Unrau (email)
Date: 3/12/2008 at 13:51:28

Kenneth Milford Thompson, the son of Lars and Emma(Knudson)Thompson was born September 8, 1917, in Palo Alto County, Iowa and departed this life on Monday, March 15, 1999, at the Rosewood Manor Care Center in Estherville, Iowa at the age of 81 years, six months and seven days.
He received his education in the rural Palo Alto County Schools.
On September 6, 1941, he was united in marriage to Lillian Boecker in Graettinger, Iowa. After their marriage, the couple lived in Chicago for two years, where Kenny worked in a warehouse. The couple then moved to Estherville, where they have lived since. Kenneth worked for the Estherville Creamery for twenty-five years. He was later employed by the Emmet County Court House for twelve years, retiring in 1981. Kenneth enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family and friends.
Ken was a member of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Estherville.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife, Lillian of Estherville, one son Larry Thompson of Iowa City, Iowa; two daughters, Marlys Unrau and her husband, John of Spencer, Iowa; Sandra Thompson of Estherville; six grandchildren, Theresa Thompson; Cheryl Daws; Jennifer Aldridge; Dan Schlarbaum; Joe Schalarbaum; and Andy Unrau; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Anderson of Graettinger; Myrtle Raia of Chicago, Illinois; sister-in-law, Mildred Thompson of Arnolds Park, Iowa; and also by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He has been preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.