Schwendinger, Kenneth J.

Kenneth J. Schwendinger, 91, of Monticello, died Monday, March 8, 2010, at Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center from complications of leukemia. Friends may call from 2 until 7 p.m. Thursday at Kramer Funeral Home, where a parish scripture service will be held at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Keith Birch.

Kenneth was born on Nov. 25, 1918, in Taylor, the son of Peter and Ella Sweeney Schwendinger. He attended school through the eighth grade, then worked as a farm hand throughout the Epworth area, mainly with the Kurt Farms. He married Rosalene Kuriger on June 2, 1942, at Sacred Heart Church in Monticello. Following his marriage, he worked many years for Kuriger Brothers Plumbing and Heating. In 1973, he founded Ken's Plumbing and Heating which he operated until he retired. Kenneth enjoyed watching the Cubs, gardening and playing cards, especially bridge.

Survivors include one daughter, Jolene Schwendinger of Monticello; four sons, Dean (Marty) of Monticello, Ken (Gail) of Salisbury, N.C., David (Tammy) of Williamsburg, and Steven (Allison) of Las Vegas, Nev.; 17 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Schwendinger of Mayer, Minn.; and a sister-in-law, Darlene Schwendinger of Cedar Rapids.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosalene; one son, Thomas; a daughter, Louise; two brothers, Louis and Jim; and two sisters, Lenore Kruse and Mae Kedley.

Memorials are preferred.

The family would like to thank Above and Beyond Hospice and Monticello Nursing and Rehab Center for their wonderful care.

Information available and condolences accepted at www.kramerfuneral.com.