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Kenneth William Coenen

Birth	:	19 Jun 1922 Earling, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	3 Mar 2018 Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.7466316, -95.7143936
Plot	:	6th Add., Blk 4, row 10
Description	:	. . LIVING AS OF 10/24/2016 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ from Westphalia, IA 1872~1997 book "PRESERVING OUR PAST, ENSURING OUR FUTURE": Kenneth Coenen, son of Henry and Agnes Coenen, is a 1945 graduate of St. Boniface High School. On April 14, 1945, he married Verena Wilwerding, daughter of John and Clara Wilwerding of Earling. They farmed northeast of Harlan and later purchased a farm near Woodbine. They have four children: Linda of Los Alamitos, California, married Tom Boswell, children: Courtney and Jennifer; Robert, married Teri Gochenour of Logan, children: Cindy, Kevin and Jeffrey; Richard, married Elaine Ahern of Omaha, children: Allison and Kathleen; Randy,... Read More	. . LIVING AS OF 10/24/2016 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ from Westphalia, IA 1872~1997 book "PRESERVING OUR PAST, ENSURING OUR FUTURE": Kenneth Coenen, son of Henry and Agnes Coenen, is a 1945 graduate of St. Boniface High School. On April 14, 1945, he married Verena Wilwerding, daughter of John and Clara Wilwerding of Earling. They farmed northeast of Harlan and later purchased a farm near Woodbine. They have four children: Linda of Los Alamitos, California, married Tom Boswell, children: Courtney and Jennifer; Robert, married Teri Gochenour of Logan, children: Cindy, Kevin and Jeffrey; Richard, married Elaine Ahern of Omaha, children: Allison and Kathleen; Randy, married Teresa Wilson of Persia children: Ryan, Tyler and Kara. Kenneth and Verena retired to Harlan in 1986. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Anniversary ~ Kenneth and Verena Coenen Coenens Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary Harlan Newspapers Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 HARLAN ~~ Kenneth and Verena Coenen of Harlan celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 24. The day was shared with their children: Linda and Tom Boswell, Los Alamitos, Calif.; Bob and Teri Coenen, Cozad, Neb.; Rick and Elaine Coenen, Omaha; and Randy and Teresa Coenen, Woodbine. Brothers and sisters of the couple also helped them celebrate. Kenneth and Verena have 10 grandchildren and nine great~grandchildren. The Coenens are retired farmers. Kenneth Coenen and Verena Wilwerding were married April 24, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. . .∼--- from Westphalia, IA 1872~1997 book "PRESERVING OUR PAST, ENSURING OUR FUTURE": Kenneth Coenen, son of Henry and Agnes Coenen, is a 1945 graduate of St. Boniface High School. On April 14, 1945, he married Verena Wilwerding, daughter of John and Clara Wilwerding of Earling. They farmed northeast of Harlan and later purchased a farm near Woodbine. They have four children: Linda of Los Alamitos, California, married Tom Boswell, children: Courtney and Jennifer; Robert, married Teri Gochenour of Logan, children: Cindy, Kevin and Jeffrey; Richard, married Elaine Ahern of Omaha, children: Allison and Kathleen; Randy, married Teresa Wilson of Persia children: Ryan, Tyler and Kara. Kenneth and Verena retired to Harlan in 1986. --- Anniversary ~ Kenneth and Verena Coenen Coenens Celebrate 65th Wedding Anniversary Harlan Newspapers Published: Wednesday, May 5, 2010 HARLAN ~~ Kenneth and Verena Coenen of Harlan celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on April 24. The day was shared with their children: Linda and Tom Boswell, Los Alamitos, Calif.; Bob and Teri Coenen, Cozad, Neb.; Rick and Elaine Coenen, Omaha; and Randy and Teresa Coenen, Woodbine. Brothers and sisters of the couple also helped them celebrate. Kenneth and Verena have 10 grandchildren and nine great~grandchildren. The Coenens are retired farmers. Kenneth Coenen and Verena Wilwerding were married April 24, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Earling. --- Pauley Jones Funeral Home 1304 Ninth Street Harlan, IA 51537 Kenneth William Coenen June 19, 1922 - March 3, 2018 Mass of Christian Burial MAR 8. 11:00 AM St. Michael's Catholic Church 2001 College Place Harlan, IA 51537 Burial Woodbine Cemetery Woodbine, IA 51579 Kenneth William Coenen, son of Henry and Agnes (Stoll) Coenen was born June 19, 1922 in Westphalia Iowa. He was baptized, confirmed and graduated high school at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Westphalia. In high school, Ken played baseball and basketball, and was captain of the basketball team his senior year when they won 3rd place in the Iowa Catholic High School Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. Ken later shared his love of sports with his three sons and grandchildren. After high school, he began farming immediately, first with his father, and then independently. He met the love his life, Verena, at the Shelby County Fair. They married in April, 1945 and moved to a small farm between Harlan and Defiance. In 1955, they moved to a farm near Woodbine, where they would raise their family. In the mid-60's they purchased the farm. Ken loved his life on the farm with Verena, raising their children and working with livestock, pets and field work. Ken was an ASC committee member and sold seed corn part-time for several years. In all the years they farmed together, they had a very successful farm operation and never lost a crop. Ken was active in the church and Knights of Columbus. He and Verena were accomplished card players and were active in card clubs, both in Woodbine and Harlan. They took every opportunity to play cards with family and friends. Ken retired in 1987 and moved to the house they had just built in Harlan. At the age of 62, Ken took up the sport of golf and became quite accomplished. He loved the sport and it filled his summer months. He continued to play into his 90's. When he couldn't be outside, Ken would meet his friends to bowl, play basketball, play pool and of course, cards. Ken was a devoted father and wonderful husband. In the last several years, Ken was a loving care-giver to Verena, keeping her home with him as long as he possibly could. After she passed, he remained living in their family home, cherishing his memories of her and their lives together. When his health declined, Ken was more than ready to be reunited with his beloved wife and was thrilled to spend his final days at home with his children and grandchildren. Ken died March 3, 2018 at home surrounded by family, attaining the age of 95 years. In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Verena (Wilwerding), and brothers, Ray and Henry Jr. He is survived by children Linda and her husband Tom Boswell of Los Alamitos, California; Robert Coenen and his wife Teri of Cozad, Nebraska; Richard Coenen and his wife Elaine, of Omaha, Nebraska; Randy Coenen and his wife Teresa of Woodbine; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Stracke of Avoca and Marilyn Rauterkus of Omaha; sister-in-law Dorothy Coenen of Woodbine; nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.other family members and friends. ---

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Where is Kenneth William Coenen's memorial?
Kenneth William Coenen's memorial is located at: Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Harrison County, USA.
When did Kenneth William Coenen death?
Kenneth William Coenen death on 3 Mar 2018 in Harlan, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Kenneth William Coenen's memorial?
Latitude: 41.7466316
Longitude: -95.7143936

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Nicholas Coenen

(1895 - 1982)

Agnes Katherine Stoll Coenen

(1895 - 1981)

Spouse

Verena Ann Wilwerding Coenen

(1926 - 2016)

Siblings

Bernice Crescentia Coenen Stracke

(1918 - 2019)

Raymond Peter Coenen

(1920 - 2006)

Henry Joseph Coenen

(1927 - 2009)

Marilyn Katherine Coenen Rauterkus

(1929 - unknow)

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