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Kenneth Lee Billman
Kenneth Lee Billman
Mechanicsville
Kenneth Lee Billman, 69, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Harmony House in Waterloo. There will be no services per his request.
He was born on June 8, 1955, in Mechanicsville, IA, the son of William and Edna (Ohrt) Billman. He served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a farm hand and handyman. He was a simple man that loved everything involving the outdoors. He loved his time camping with family.
Ken is survived by his daughters, Jessica Billman of Hiawatha and Melissa Billman of Marion; and sister, Debra (Al) Forest of Cedar Rapids. He adored his grandchildren Emma, Daesha, and Tyrell. Had many nieces and nephews. Also, his former wife Karen (Whitman) Billman.
He was preceded in death by his father William, mother Edna and his stepfather Bill Young, and two sisters, Linda Hill and Ronda Malcom.
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