"Mike and family What a likeable and fun guy, great memories of Red Lake and those fishing trips. I remember Ken\'s fondness for dogs, A great family man with a commitment to attend as many family reunions and anniversaries as possible. Our lives have been truly blessed by Ken and his family. Gary and Laurie Stauffer and family "
In loving memory of
Kenneth L. "Ken" Litterer
November 10, 1926 - November 15, 2020
Kenneth L. "Ken" Litterer, 94, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Sunday morning, November 15, 2020, at Unity Point Finley Hospital in Dubuque from complications of CoVid 19 Pneumonia.
A private family graveside service and burial celebrating Ken's life will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Lost Nation, Iowa Cemetery. There is no public visitation. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
Kenneth LaVerne Litterer was born on November 10, 1926 in Clarksville, Iowa, to William F. and Marie (Scheidecker) Litterer. He received his education in rural Floyd County and graduated in 1943 from Greene High School in Greene, Iowa. He served a short time in the U.S. Navy receiving an honorable discharge. He married Muriel Lee Jacobs in 1946. She preceded him in death in 1989. He later married Darlene Bauer. Together, they were a great team, working the farm and hosting family get togethers. For a number of years the two enjoyed trips in their recreational vehicle, many times with grandchildren.
Ken first worked with his father in W.F. & Son Trucking from 1946 to 1961. In 1961, he and his wife Muriel owned and operated a hunting and fishing camp, Ken's Red Lake Lodge, in Red Lake, Ontario, Canada until 1974 when he moved to Maquoketa and was involved in B & Z Feeds until 1981. From 1981 until 1993 he owned and operated Ken's Feed Store in Maquoketa.
Ken was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maquoketa and the Maquoketa American Legion Post #75. He was an enthusiastic hunter and fisherman who loved to share this joy of the outdoors.
Those left to honor his wife Darlene Litterer of Maquoketa, IA; children, Mike Litterer of Ft. Madison, IA, Jennie DuPont of Balmerton, Ontario, Canada, Theiann (Art) Scherby of Kakabeka Falls, Ontario, Canada, and Jay (Jill) Litterer of Bettendorf, IA; step-children, Kathy (Don) Bales, Sheryl (Dennis) O'Brien, Rob (Kathy) Bauer, Julie (Bob) Bruns, Wendy (Craig) Winegar, Carolyn (Danny) Clark, Arlen (Vonda) Bauer, Luann Ehrler, and Colleen (Roland) Zschiegner; 9 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren, and 29 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Muriel, a daughter Teri Robinson, a brother Elmer, sisters Alice Stauffer, Edna Franke and Gladys Stauffer, and a step-grandson.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to the Salvation Army.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Sorry for your loss. My sympathy to the family!"
"Mike, We are certainly thinking about you. Mike and I are sorry to read about the loss of your dad. You and all of you family have our sincerest sympathies. "
"So sorry for your loss. What a kind, wonderful person."
"Our sincerest, heartfelt sympathy to all of Ken\'s family and friends. "
"With sincere sympathy. Mary Ann Bailey"
"Darlene and family.. What can I say about such a nice man? Valerie and I have many memories about Ken upon his visits in our office. He was, without a doubt, one of the most pleasant people we have had the opportunity to have served. You and the Clark family made our time in Maquoketa special and Ken was a part of that. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you today and in the days ahead."
"Ken\'s Family, So sorry to hear of Ken\'s passing. Such a nice fellow, enjoyed visiting with him over the years when he would come to Fareway for coffee. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Carol "
"Sorry for your loss "