Kenneth Cave

KENNETH CAVE

Lisbon

Kenneth Allen Cave, 82, of Lisbon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Hiawatha Care Center in the presence of Janet, his wife of 61 years. Private graveside services are being afforded by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Jodie (David) Smith of Hiawatha and Jill (Jeff) Kobza of the Philippines; and grandchildren, Madisen Smith, Jacob Kobza and Luca Kobza.

Ken was born in Bath, Ill., to Clarence and Ethel (Coolican) Cave. He served his country in the U.S. Army both here and in France. Later, he married the love of his life, Janet Bowers, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. They raised a wonderful family in Lisbon.

Ken was a carpenter, homebuilder and co-owner of Little Bandit Lumber. He was active in the Masons, Optimists and First Federated Church. Ken was an avid golfer and Hawkeye fan.

Ken was often described as patient, a quality quite rare nowadays. His level-headed demeanor set an example for everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

"My grandfather taught me how to listen more than speak, treat every person with respect, and to always be gracious."

The family would like to thank Dr. Mary Anne Nelson and the staff of Emery Place and Hiawatha Care Center for their kind and compassionate care.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents and siblings.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

Please share your support and memories with Ken's family on his tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.