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Donald Charles “Red” Kenkel

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Birth	:	12 Oct 1927 Dunlap, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	5 Jan 2020 Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Description	:	A Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old Donald "Red" Kenkel of Woodbine will held on Friday, January 10th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine beginning at 11am with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Red passed away Sunday, January 5th, at Unity Point Health Center in Storm Lake. Survivors include two children, Donnell (Mark) Heistand of Parker, CO, and Nathan (Michelle) Kenkel of Storm Lake; one sister, Marge Calder of Omaha, NE; 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Dobernez of Indiana, and Levonne Stenzel of Idaho. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9th, at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine with the... Read More	A Mass of Christian Burial for 92 year old Donald "Red" Kenkel of Woodbine will held on Friday, January 10th, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine beginning at 11am with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Red passed away Sunday, January 5th, at Unity Point Health Center in Storm Lake. Survivors include two children, Donnell (Mark) Heistand of Parker, CO, and Nathan (Michelle) Kenkel of Storm Lake; one sister, Marge Calder of Omaha, NE; 2 sisters-in-law, Shirley Dobernez of Indiana, and Levonne Stenzel of Idaho. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9th, at Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine with the family greeting friends from 5pm to 7pm and prayer service at 7pm. Fouts Funeral Home in Woodbine is in charge of the arrangements. ------ Donald "Red" Kenkel, 92, died at Unity Point Health Center on January 5, 2020. Red was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Arlene Kenkel; granddaughter, Anna Marie Kenkel;siblings and siblings in-laws, Gerald (Fern) Kenkel, Pauline (James) Kaster, Edward Kenkel, Mary Ann Kenkel, Leo (Monica) Kenkel, Bernie Kenkel and Michael Calder; and nephews, Terry and John Kenkel. He is survived by two children, Donell and her husband Mark Heistand of Parker, Colorado and Nathan Kenkel and his wife Michelle of Storm Lake, Iowa; six grandchildren; sister, Marge Calder of Omaha, Nebraska; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Doberenz of Indiana, Lavonne Stenzel of Idaho, and Lee Ann Kenkel of South Carolina; and many other relatives and friends. ------ Donald "Red" Charles Kenkel October 12, 1927 ~ January 5, 2020 (age 92) Obituary Donald Charles “Red” Kenkel was born October 12, 1927, to Bernard Kenkel and Caroline (Mumm) Kenkel in Dunlap, Iowa. Red grew up in Dunlap and attended St. Joseph Catholic School. When he was in the eighth grade the Kenkel family moved to Woodbine. He graduated from Woodbine High School in 1945. The remainder of his life he lived in Woodbine. Red was united in marriage to Arlene Brookhouser on August 3, 1957. To this union two children were born, Donnell and Nathan. Red passed away on January 5, 2020, at Unity Point Health Center having the attained the age of 92 years. Red’s life work was in the grain industry. He began working for E.A. Milligan and Sons elevator in Woodbine in 1956. In 1966, he purchased the elevator then owned and operated the expanding complex over the years, retiring in 1999, nearly 45 years later. While Red retired from the business, his ties to his friends and farmers, grain merchandising and following the markets never stopped. Red was baptized at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Dunlap, Iowa, in 1927. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Woodbine, Iowa, since 1941. He served on the Parish Council a number of times. Red was very active in the Woodbine business community including Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Town Council, Library Board, Iowa Western Community College, Iowa Grain and Feed Director. His most cherished office was as Chairman of the Board of Woodbine Municipal Utilities which he served for over 30 years. In May 2016, he received the Missouri River Energy Services Community Leader Award in recognition of his years of service to the Woodbine Municipal Light and Power and the City of Woodbine, a member of Missouri River Energy Services. Red was an avid reader, loved to travel, was dedicated to community service and was devoted to his family, especially his grandchildren and his faith. Red was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Arlene; granddaughter, Anna Marie Kenkel; and siblings and siblings-in-law, Gerald (Fern) Kenkel, Leo (Monica) Kenkel, Mary Ann Kenkel, Bernie Kenkel, Pauline (Jim) Kaster, Ed Kenkel, Mike Calder, Werner Doberenz, John Pugsley; nephews, John and Terry Kenkel. He is survived by his daughter, Donnell (Mark) Heistand of Parker, Colorado; son, Nathan (Michelle) Kenkel of Storm Lake, Iowa; grandchildren, Madeline, Adrian and Jarred Heistand and Ethan, Emma and Grace Kenkel; sister, Marge Calder; sisters-in-law, Lavonne Stenzel, Shirley Doberenz, and Lee Ann Kenkel; and many other relatives and friends.

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Donald Charles “Red” Kenkel's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Donald Charles “Red” Kenkel death?
Donald Charles “Red” Kenkel death on 5 Jan 2020 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Parent

Bernard H Kenkel

(1891 - 1985)

Caroline Therese Mumm Kenkel

(1898 - 1979)

Spouse

Arlene Brookhouser Kenkel

(1931 - 2007)

Siblings

Gerald Nicholas Kenkel

(1921 - 2001)

Leo Peter Kenkel

(1922 - 2018)

Mary Ann Kenkel

(1925 - 2014)

Bernard H. “Bernie” Kenkel Jr.

(1930 - 2016)

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Coordinate: 41.7466316, -95.7143936

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Coordinate: 41.7327995, -95.7786026

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7. Silver Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6897011, -95.7919006

8. Jesse Purcell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.7431000, -95.8232000

9. Logan Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6487579, -95.7843170

10. Ellison Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

11. Hawkins Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

12. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

13. Henderson Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

14. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8446999, -95.5939026

15. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8647003, -95.6252975

16. Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6903000, -95.8799973

17. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6915660, -95.8812480

18. Manteno Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.8343964, -95.5367355

19. Doyle Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051000, -95.5087000

20. Harris Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

21. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

22. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

23. Calhoun Cemetery
Calhoun, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6391983, -95.8938980

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020