Kenneth Neblung Jr

Born on May 8, 1925
Departed on March 8, 2007. Resided in Marion, IA.

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Kenneth Gaylord Neblung Jr, 81, of Willow Gardens Care Center, died there, Thursday, March 8, 2007, after a long illness. Services: 2 p.m. Monday at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel by the Rev. William Harnish with military services. Burial: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. A visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday from 2 5 p.m. and after 1 p.m. Monday.

Survivors include 4 daughters and their families, Lorraine Charles Ronnenberg and children, Betty Jo and Sandy, Peggy James McFadden and children, Brandon and Kyle, Debra Bruce Lekin and children, Kara, Kendra, and Kalsie with whom he resided for the last 5 years, and Cathy Neil Eichmeyer and children, Michelle, Matthew, and Nicole, all of Cedar Rapids; a brother, Donald Lori Neblung of Cedar Rapids and children, Scott and Deanna; and 6 great grandchildren.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Elaine in 1983.

Kenneth was born on May 8, 1925 in Marion to Kenneth and Ruth Nelson Neblung. He married Elaine McNabb on July 2, 1948 in Cambridge, IL. He was employed by Penick & Ford for over 30 years before working for 7 years at Coe College. Kenneth was a Navy veteran of WWII stationed in California from 1943 1945 and a member of the American Legion Hanford Post #5.

Kenneth was a member of several bowling leagues and a Hawkeye fan. He loved to go to Las Vegas where he could gamble. At home he liked to play Atari games.

Military services will be by the Hanford Post #5.

A memorial fund has been established.


Reminder: The visitation will be held at Cedar Memorial Westside Chapel at 1221 1st Avenue SW.

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