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Mr. Kenneth Wittry

Mr. Kenneth Wittry

  • March 25, 1942 - February 2, 2012
  • West Des Moines, Iowa
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“My deepest sympathy to all of you. Ken was a wonderful man with a contagious smile. May you find comfort in knowing that many share your loss. ...Read More » ”
1 of 33 | Posted by: Glenda Bates - Moline, IL

“Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Sorry for your loss of Ken . The memories are many of our little league and library times. Pat and Chris...Read More » ”
2 of 33 | Posted by: Pat and Chris Bailey - LINDSBORG, KS

“Dear Aunt Jane and family, May God provide you enough strength to face these difficult times, although no words can really help to ease the loss...Read More » ”
3 of 33 | Posted by: Kathryn Hauser - San Clemente, CA

“Dear Chris, Cindy, and family, We are praying for you. Please know our hearts are with you all at this difficult time. If we can do anything to...Read More » ”
4 of 33 | Posted by: Stephanie and Mel - Fort Madison, IA

“Dear Jane and Family, I was so sorry to read of Ken's passing. I so enjoyed working with you and with him in the choir and having several of the...Read More » ”
5 of 33 | Posted by: Jane Sanford - Ft. Madison

“Jane and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. You were all a big part of the Ft. Madison Catholic School System. May you find...Read More » ”
6 of 33 | Posted by: Denny & Kathy Osipowicz - IA

“My condolences and prayers to you and your family. May God bless you. Denny Hagedorn, KHS 1962 Parishioner of St Francis of Assisi, West Des...Read More » ”
7 of 33 | Posted by: Denny Hagedorn - Urbandale, IA

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
8 of 33 | Posted by: David & Mary Wittry - Breda, IA

“Aunt Jane and my Wittry cousins, I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Kenny's passing. May he rest in peace and may you be comforted in knowing that all...Read More » ”
9 of 33 | Posted by: Jane McDermott - Murrieta, CA

“Our condolences and prayers go out to all of Uncle Kenny's family and friends in this time of sorrow. ”
10 of 33 | Posted by: Kevin Wittry and family Jefferson

“We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and praying for your family in this time of need. Lean on each other for strength and support...Read More » ”
11 of 33 | Posted by: Kris Eastman - Boone, IA

“Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to Ken's wife and family. Won't be able to attend the funeral,but will keep Ken and his family in our...Read More » ”
12 of 33 | Posted by: William Conrad - Washburn, IA

“Alex & Katie: Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always. ”
13 of 33 | Posted by: Dave & Diane Fenchel - Clear Lake, IA

“I treasure the moments growing up across the street from the Wittry family. Ken was a wonderful man and will be missed. My sincere condolences on...Read More » ”
14 of 33 | Posted by: Russell Buckingham - San Antonio, TX

“Jane and family. We were so sorry to hear about Ken's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now. Ed and Georgia Merschman ”
15 of 33 | Posted by: Ed and Georgia Merschman - IA

“Niki and Wittry Family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jenn Hoyt ”
16 of 33 | Posted by: Jenn Hoyt - Tampa, FL - Friend

“The Ted and Ardy Clinkenbeard family of Boone, IA. extend their sympathy in the death of Mr. Wittry. Ken and Tony were friends when they both...Read More » ”
17 of 33 | Posted by: Ardy Clinkenbeard - Boone, IA

“To Ken's family: We so sorry to hear of your loss. May he rest in peace. ”
18 of 33 | Posted by: Marlene and Gerry Heiling - TX

“We are sad to hear of Kenny's passing. You have our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you all and hope you are comforted by all the great...Read More » ”
19 of 33 | Posted by: Mona, Jeff, and kids - KS - Niece

“We are Miro's friend from Italy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.... I'm sure that he will never leave you alone, he will be...Read More » ”
20 of 33 | Posted by: Roberta - SARONNO (ITALY)

“Dear Jane and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ken was such a great dad and husband. He will be missed by many. Love and prayers from...Read More » ”
21 of 33 | Posted by: Rachel and Gabriel Martinez & Family - IA

“We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. ”
22 of 33 | Posted by: Sam and Tammy Battaglia - KY

“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. We will not be able to attend services for Ken. Please accept our condolences. ...Read More » ”
23 of 33 | Posted by: Joan and Paul Nelson - AR

“Dear Melanie & family, Our thoughts & prayers go out to you during this difficult time. You have our sympathies & I hope the many great memories of...Read More » ”
24 of 33 | Posted by: Julie & John - Arlington, VA

“Dear Jane and my cousins, we're so sorry for your loss. You're in all of our thoughts and prayers at this time. Love, Barbara, Darren and Corey...Read More » ”
25 of 33 | Posted by: Barbara Haggerty - Olathe, KS

“Our thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time. Our condolences. ”
26 of 33 | Posted by: Kristi & Steve Quittem - IA

“Jane and kids, so sorry to hear of Uncle Kenny's death. We will keep you all in our prayers.... Barb & family ”
27 of 33 | Posted by: Barb Hoffman - Lake City, IA

“Karman and Family: My sincerest condolences on the loss of your father. My fond memories of childhood are of he and your mom, always smiling, and...Read More » ”
28 of 33 | Posted by: Kurt E. Hoenig - Naples, FL

“Wittry Family - May the comfort of family & friends give you strength and in time, may your treasured memories of Kenneth heal your hearts. Kandy, if...Read More » ”
29 of 33 | Posted by: Sherri King - Marshalltown, IA

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.... ”
30 of 33 | Posted by: Melissa Eaton - Frankfort, KY

“My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May you find comfort and solace with God and your family. ”
31 of 33 | Posted by: Lee Boll - Lexington, KY

“Deepest sympathies for your loss. Praying for all of you. ”
32 of 33 | Posted by: Wendy Barbee - Sadieville, KY

“Ken was a wonderful family man - He will be greatly missed. Mike & Mary Maxted ”
33 of 33 | Posted by: Mary Maxted - Washington, IA


Kenneth James Wittry, 69, died unexpectedly of a heart ailment on Feb. 2, 2012. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 6, at 11 a.m. at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines. Visitation will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday with a Rosary to be recited at 4:30 p.m. at the Brooks Funeral Care Chapel at 7975 University Blvd in Clive.
Ken was born in 1942 to parents B.A. (Barney) and Magdeline Snyder Wittry in Breda, Iowa. He graduated from St. Bernard Schools and attended Iowa State University. He was united in marriage in 1964 to Jane Nelson in Carroll, Iowa.
He is survived by his wife Jane and by children Karman (Todd) Hotchkiss of Des Moines; Tony (Sonya) of Redwood City, California; Chris (Cindy) of Georgetown, Kentucky; Kandace of Marshalltown; Melissa (Matt) Gruhn of Nevada; Melanie (Andy) Dykstra of Naperville, Illinois; Benjamin (Melody) of Minneapolis; Nicole (Miro) Oljaca of Tucson; and Dr. Alex (Katie) of Iowa City. Ken also had twelve grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Eugene, and brothers-in-law Gene Sweeney and Pat Nieland.
Ken was retired from the State of Iowa, having worked at the Iowa State Penitentiary in Ft. Madison for many years. He loved word games, and could fix just about anything--usually with an improvised tool. As his children were growing up he was very active in their activities, coaching many different sports. He was also active in the Knights of Columbus. He was very proud of his children and their accomplishments. Messages of Condolence may be left for the family at wwwBrooksFuneralCare.com.