March, Kenneth J. 1928-2013

MARCH, COX, BEATTY, MOELLER, BEAR

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Date: 11/2/2013 at 16:25:29

Kenneth J. March, 85, of Newton died on Monday, Oct. 28, 2013, at Skiff Medical Center.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, at the funeral home. Memorials to the Killduff United Methodist Church or the Skiff Medical Center may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home.

Kenneth, the son of Archie Jay and Rena (Cox) March, was born on Jan. 7, 1928, in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1946. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Japan. Kenneth was united in marriage with Norma Beatty on Feb. 20, 1949, at the Pleasant View Church in rural Newton. He was a lifelong farmer and the founder of March Materials Inc. Kenneth enjoyed his work and loved to travel.

Kenneth was survived by his son, Doug (Jane) March of rural Newton; daughters, Linda (Harry) Moeller of Buckingham and Cindy (Michael) Bear of rural Newton; nine grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Norma in 2006. ~ The Newton (IA) Daily News.
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Kenneth J. March
Newton, IA
Jan 7, 1928 - Oct 28, 2013

Visitation Service At the Wallace Family Funeral Home
Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Funeral Service At the Wallace Family Funeral Home
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
1:00pm
Graveside Service At Newton Union Cemetery
Thursday, October 31st, 2013
3:00pm

Kenneth J. March, 85, of Newton died on Monday, October 28, 2013, at Skiff Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Thursday, October 31, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5-7 P.M., Wednesday, October 30, at the funeral home. Memorials to the Killduff United Methodist Church or the Skiff Medical Center may be left at the Wallace Family Funeral Home. Kenneth, the son of Archie Jay and Rena (Cox) March, was born on January 7, 1928 in Newton. He graduated from Newton High School in 1946. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, stationed in Japan. Kenneth was united in marriage with Norma Beatty on February 20, 1949 at the Pleasant View Church in rural Newton. He was a lifelong farmer and the founder of March Materials, Inc. Kenneth enjoyed his work and loved to travel. Kenneth was survived by his son, Doug (Jane) March of rural Newton; daughters, Linda (Harry) Moeller of Buckingham and Cindy (Michael) Bear of rural Newton; 9 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Norma in 2006.
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