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Kenneth William “Kenny” Kock

Birth	:	1 Jun 1937 Jackson Township, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Sep 2021 Vail, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Westside Cemetery, Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0602989, -95.0922012
Description	:	KENNETH W. KOCK June 01, 1937 - September 19, 2021 Kenneth William Kock was born June 1, 1937, the son of Leonard and Edna (Koenck) Kock. He grew up on a farm in northern Jackson Township and attended country school there and eventually Westside High School, graduating with the class of 1955. That summer, he decided to follow in the footsteps of his close friend Lowell Rickers, who had been drafted, and enlisted in the military, leaving for Omaha after helping with that fall's harvest. His friend Lowell was sent to the Army, and Kenny was placed in... Read More	KENNETH W. KOCK June 01, 1937 - September 19, 2021 Kenneth William Kock was born June 1, 1937, the son of Leonard and Edna (Koenck) Kock. He grew up on a farm in northern Jackson Township and attended country school there and eventually Westside High School, graduating with the class of 1955. That summer, he decided to follow in the footsteps of his close friend Lowell Rickers, who had been drafted, and enlisted in the military, leaving for Omaha after helping with that fall's harvest. His friend Lowell was sent to the Army, and Kenny was placed in the U.S. Navy. His experiences took him to Camp Coronado Naval Base in Southern California and then to the seas of the Philippines and Japan on the LST1122 for 21 months. In 1957, Kenny headed back home to regain his Iowa farming passion and also connect with his fiancé' Joyce Aylward. They were married at the United Presbyterian Church in Vail on September 14, 1957. They were the parents of two sons, Davey and Danny. The couple farmed in Jackson Township, and he later entered the cob hauling business. In 1970 he began a new career as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, a job which he performed for the next 32 years, first as a substitute and then from1984 until October 2001 as the official full-time carrier. In December of 2000, he received a Safe Drivers' Award plaque from the National Safety Council's Million Mile Club in recognition of a million miles of accident-free driving over 30 years. Kenny owned the Westside Gun Club with Denny Dozark and, after the club was moved to the Dozark farm always enjoyed helping out and shooting on Wednesday nights. Helping to host the annual "Bell Shoot" on the Bell Reunion weekend was a highlight. Kenny and Joyce spent time during the winters in the Hill Country of Texas for many years and became close friends with a group of campers with which they also spent many weekends at various campgrounds around Iowa in the warm weather months. Over the years, Kenny enjoyed cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kansas City Chiefs, participating in tractor pulls, watching war movies and westerns, and attending morning coffee in Boyer and paying visits to Hawley Insurance. He also loved "tootling around," reloading bullets, riding the ATV, and making contraptions on the farm. However, his biggest loves were his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, and he was proud of each and every one. Kenny was an active member of the Vail Masonic Lodge, the United Church Westside, and the Westside American Legion, from which he proudly received a Quilt of Valor in January, 2021. Kenny was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the fall of 2010 and worked to live life to its fullest despite battling that illness. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lorna (Berg) Kollatschney in 2005, and his son, Davey, in 2012. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce; his son Dan of Westside and his children: Jocelyn and her husband Garrett Shaal of Omaha; Danielle of Madison, Wis.; and Alex of Ames; his daughter-in-law Janine of Westside and her family: Kellsey and her husband Wade and daughter Isabella of West Des Moines, Kendra and her husband Trent and sons Samuel and Benjamin of Bennington, Neb.; and Jared and his wife Kenzie and their daughter Davie Ann of Arcadia; a brother Ron Kock and his wife Julie of Carroll; a sister-in-law, Jeanne Hawley of Vail; a brother-in-law Paul Aylward and his wife Mary of Huron, S.D., as well as many nieces and nephews and other extended relatives as well as a host of friends. Visitation is 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23, 2021 at United Church in Westside. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2021 also at United Church in Westside. Interment with Military Honors is in Westside Cemetery in Westside. Memorials may be directed to the family for a later designation. - - - - - - - - - - KNOD Radio - Harlan, Iowa - Funeral Services for 84 year old Kenneth Kock of Vail will be held 10 am, Friday, September 24th, at United Church in Westside with burial in the Westside Cemetery. Kenneth passed away Sunday, September 19th at his home in Vail. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; son, Dan Kock of Westside; daughter-in-law, Janine Kock of Westside; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Ron Kock and his wife Julie of Carroll; sister-in-law, Jeanne Hawley of Vail; a brother-in-law, Paul Aylward and wife Mary of Huron, SC. Friends may call 5 to 7 pm, Thursday, September 23rd at the United Church in Westside. The Huebner Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Kenneth William “Kenny” Kock's memorial is located at: Westside Cemetery, Westside, Crawford County, USA.
When did Kenneth William “Kenny” Kock death?
Kenneth William “Kenny” Kock death on 19 Sep 2021 in Vail, Crawford County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.0602989
Longitude: -95.0922012

Family Members:

Parent

Leonard William John Kock

(1915 - 1971)

Edna Rose Koenck Kock

(1914 - 1967)

Spouse

Joyce Aylward Kock

(unknow - unknow)

Siblings

Children

Davey Leonard Kock

(1958 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Westside Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0602989, -95.0922012

2. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Arcadia, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0855406, -95.0341577

3. Hayes Township Cemetery
Westside, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0083199, -95.1216583

4. Saint Anns Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0513992, -95.1868973

5. Arcadia Cemetery
Arcadia Township, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1000680, -95.0130550

6. Vail Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0647011, -95.2102966

7. Saint Augustine Cemetery
Halbur, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0066986, -94.9744034

8. King Cemetery
Vail, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1007996, -95.2319031

9. Saint Francis Cemetery
Maple River, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0969009, -94.9372025

10. Wheatland Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1814003, -95.0582962

11. Iowa Township Cemetery
Aspinwall, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9216995, -95.1113968

12. Holy Angels Cemetery
Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0014000, -94.9141998

13. Saint Bernards Cemetery
Breda, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1786003, -94.9732971

14. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Manning, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9132500, -95.0540000

15. Manning Cemetery
Manning, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8990000, -95.0620000

16. Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Mount Carmel, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1547012, -94.9088974

17. Deloit Cemetery
Deloit, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1075325, -95.3136520

18. South Wall Lake Cemetery
Wall Lake, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2318993, -95.0911026

19. Carroll City Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0560963, -94.8599856

20. Mount Olivet Cemetery
Carroll, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0536340, -94.8595510

21. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1780000, -95.2650000

22. Old Catholic Cemetery
Denison, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0043983, -95.3189011

23. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Templeton, Carroll County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9138746, -94.9460994

24. Immanuel Presbyterian Cemetery
Carnarvon, Sac County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2392006, -95.0224991