Kenneth Palmer PRICE

PRICE, PALMER, SELTZ, ADAIR, ZAPF, LAWRENCE

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 12/23/2008 at 11:36:49

December 23, 2008
Fort Dodge Messenger, Iowa

BRITT - Kenneth Price passed away on Friday, December 19, 2008, at the Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt, Iowa. He was 87 years old. Graveside inurnment services will be held at a later date in Boone Township Cemetery near Stilson. There will be no visitation per Kenneth's request.

Kenneth Palmer Price was born on September 24, 1921 at Renwick, Iowa to Alfred and Ruby Palmer Price. In 1939, he graduated from Renwick High School. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1939-1940. Kenneth served his country in World War II as a torpedo man second class in the United States Navy from 1942 through 1945. On September 26, 1948, he was united in marriage with Rose Seltz. She preceded him in death. On July 31, 1999, he was married to Dorothy Adair.
Kenneth was a farmer and resided on the same farm for 57 years. After retiring from the farm, he drove semi and delivered Winnebagos for many years. He loved to be on the road. He will be remembered for his kindness and sense of humor.

Kenneth is survived by 5 children; Timothy Price and wife, Diana of Parker, Colorado; Jean Zapf and husband, Robert of Colorado Springs, Colorado; John Price and wife, Katie of Britt, Iowa; Connie Price of Des Moines, Iowa, Kitty Price of Britt, Iowa and a foster son, Richard Lawrence and wife, Lorna of Portland, Oregon. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, brother, Lee Price and wife, Alice of Desert Hot Springs, California and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, sister Helen and brother Larry, infant son Charles and son Thomas, wife, Rose, wife, Dorothy and grandson Adam. Any memorials will be directed to Hospice of the Heartland.

Garry-Roberts-Murphy-Schaaf Funeral Home, Corwith is in charge.