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Birth	:	9 Jul 1927 Gifford, Hardin County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	16 Nov 2019 Grundy Center, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery, Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4344900, -92.9231240
Inscription	:	MARRIED OCT. 8, 1948 PARENTS OF LINDA, MICHAEL, JOEL AND PATTI
Description	:	Kenneth D. Adams, 92, of Wellsburg, died on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. Funeral service at the Wellsburg Reformed Church. Inurnment at a later date. Kenneth was born on July 9, 1927, to Vance Vague Adams and Velma Annetta (Smallwood) Adams in Gifford, Iowa. Upon turning 17, Kenneth left high school early to enlist in the United States Army during World War II. While deployed, he served in the Aleutian Islands. Kenneth later received an honorary high school degree in recognition for his service to his country. Read More	Kenneth D. Adams, 92, of Wellsburg, died on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Creekside Living in Grundy Center. Funeral service at the Wellsburg Reformed Church. Inurnment at a later date. Kenneth was born on July 9, 1927, to Vance Vague Adams and Velma Annetta (Smallwood) Adams in Gifford, Iowa. Upon turning 17, Kenneth left high school early to enlist in the United States Army during World War II. While deployed, he served in the Aleutian Islands. Kenneth later received an honorary high school degree in recognition for his service to his country. On October 8, 1948, Kenneth married Violet Mae Gelder. They spent the next 71 years together. His work career spanned across several industries. In addition to being a contracted painter, he also worked for many years as a machinist at Fisher Controls (present day Emerson). In one of his proudest achievements, he owned and operated the Adams Tackle & Gun Shop in Wellsburg. Kenneth was a longtime member of the Wellsburg Reformed Church, a proud member of the Ashburg-Jasper American Legion Post 213 formerly in Wellsburg, a member of the Wellsburg Historical Society, the National Rifle Association (NRA), as well as the Iowa River Conservation Club in Steamboat Rock. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) benefited from his generosity, as he spent 10 years as Scout Master. Kenneth is survived by his wife Violet Adams; their children Linda Town of Wellsburg, IA, Michael (Janet) Adams of West Des Moines, IA, Joel (Shionee) Adams of Surprise, AZ and Patti (Rick) Rewerts of East Bethel, MN; his grandchildren and honorary grandson; his great grandchildren; his brothers Serrill Adams of Storm Lake, IA and Ron (Jan) Adams of Salem, OR.; special nephew Lee; and many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Gerald; and his sisters Shirley Hunter and Bonnie Weberg. Picture and obituary from Abels Funeral and Cremation Service-Doyen Chapel

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Kenneth D Adams's memorial is located at: Wellsburg Reformed Church Cemetery, Wellsburg, Grundy County, USA.
When did Kenneth D Adams death?
Kenneth D Adams death on 16 Nov 2019 in Grundy Center, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4344900
Longitude: -92.9231240

Family Members:

Parent

Vance Vague Adams

(1893 - 1973)

Velma Annetta Smallwood Adams

(1902 - 1956)

Spouse

Violet Mae Gelder Adams

(1931 - unknow)

Siblings

Shirley Annetta Adams Hunter

(1925 - 1991)

Elvin Marion Adams

(1913 - 1975)

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