Hudachek, Kenneth L. 'Ken'

Kenneth L. “Ken” Hudachek, 71, of Iowa City, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013, at Mercy Hospice in Iowa City. Funeral services will be noon Friday, Nov. 1, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, with a visitation from 10:30 a.m. until the service. Burial, with military honors, will be in the Lone Tree Cemetery.

Memorials in Ken's name may be made to Mercy Hospice or Iowa City Hospice.

Online condolences can be sent to his family through the Web at www.gayandciha.com.

Kenneth Lloyd Hudachek was born Jan. 24, 1942, in Iowa City, son of Maynard and Kathleen (Larew) Hudachek. He graduated from Lone Tree High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1963. On May 4, 1963, he married Katherine Wolford in Lone Tree. A few years later, in 1966, Ken became a member of the Iowa City Fire Department serving the Iowa City community for over 20 years, until retirement in 1989.

Outside of work, Ken had many hobbies; he was a HAM radio operator for many years, enjoyed camping, fishing and golf. In the mid 1970s, with his family, he became interested in BMX racing, a hobby which put him in the position to help with the design and construction of the Hawkeye BMX raceway. After his time with the ICFD, Ken and Kathy began attending auctions and sparked a passion for collecting and selling antiques which they have enjoyed together even recently.

Ken's family includes his wife, Katherine; daughter, Kris Duncan (Tricia Slade) of Iowa City; son, Kevin Hudachek (Debby) of Ankeny; grandchildren, Jackie, Allison, Ryan, Logan, Grace and Ella; and sister, Pat Hudachek (partner, JoAnne Dearborn) of Cashiers, N.C.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Donald.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service is caring for Ken's family and his services.

Published Oct. 31, 2013 in The Gazette