- Date Of Birth: April 30, 1936
- Date Of Death: November 11, 2022
- State: Iowa
Kenneth Francis Trausch, son and youngest of seven children, of Stephen and Anna (Thul) Trausch, was born on April 30, 1936, in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He was raised and educated in the area of his birth, attending Catholic School until the eighth grade, and graduating from Eagle Grove High School “Class of 1954”.
On May 19, 1956, Kenny was united in marriage with the love of his life, Darlene Marie Wagner in Fort Dodge, Iowa. The couple made their home and raised four children in a home he and his father built just East of Eagle Grove.
Kenny served in the Iowa Army National Guard, 34th MP Co and Co C 234th Trans. Bn.
Kenneth passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Rotary Senior Living, at the age of 86 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Stephen, Paul, Harold, Duane, Irene, and Mary Anne.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Darlene of Eagle Grove; daughters: Janet Carter (Ron) of Bethany, MO, Julie Hinz (Brian) of Eagle Grove, and Jolene Tweeten (Larry) of Lexington, KY; son, Jerry Trausch (Bonita) of LeGrand; eleven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roger Wagner (Janelle) of Badger and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
