Kenneth Armstrong Jr.

KENNETH ARMSTRONG JR.

Anamosa

Kenneth Armstrong Jr., 72, of Anamosa, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, at his home.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 24, at the Goettsch Funeral Home, in Anamosa, where friends may call from 9 a.m. to the time of service. Face masks, properly fitted over the nose and mouth, are required. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe. Inurnment, with full military honors, will take place in the spring at Norwich Cemetery, Martelle. Please visit goettschonline.com and share your thoughts, stories, memories and condolences with the family.

Kenneth Calvin Armstrong Jr. was born Sept. 21, 1949, in Iowa City, the son of Kenneth Calvin and Violet Mae (Skadsem) Armstrong Sr. He attended schools in Martelle and Anamosa and graduated from Anamosa High School. He was drafted and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Kenny worked at the Cargill Corporation in Cedar Rapids, retiring after 36 years.

He was a member at both the Fawn Creek and Wapsi Country Clubs, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, golfing, NASCAR and the Iowa Hawkeyes. Above all else, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Kenny is remembered by his children, Kevin (Stephanie) Armstrong, Coal City, Ill., and Kristina Nelson, Tiffin; grandchildren, Michael, Courtney, Alyssa, Cora, Wyatt and Colton; sisters, Sharon (Don) Fleming and Pam (Boomer) Denniston, all of Anamosa; by many nieces and nephews; and his two loving cats Lilly and Lewy.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

The wearing of Hawkeye attire, while optional, is requested to help the family celebrate Kenny's life!