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Charles Kivett Obituary
West Des Moines - Charles E. Kivett passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021. He was born on May 17, 1930 to Eugene & Grace Kivett.
Charles was playing Triple A baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers when drafted in 1952. While stationed in Germany, he played on the 28th Division baseball team as one of the starting pitchers. His team won the U-Com Championship. Many of the players were major league players who had also been drafted.
Charles was employed with the Davis Law Firm where he was the Controller for 31 years. He was a member of the Assn. of Legal Administrators serving as president of the Iowa Chapter in 1982. Charles was also a member of Gnemeth Lodge, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine and the Scottish Rite.
Charles leaves behind his wife, Fran Kivett, sons Ray (Trish) Kivett and Russell (Valerie) Kivett, and grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Katelyn, Samuel, and Daniel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Za-Ga-Zig Shriners Hospital for Children or GiGi's Playhouse.
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Guy/Carleen Freeman
January 7, 2022
Thinking of you all on this day. Keep your memories dear to your heart and Charles will never be forgotten
Jan Waugh
January 3, 2022
Still thinking of you, Fran and family. I hope the past year has brought more joyful memories than sad ones. Chuck was one of a kind. I miss him.
Jan Waugh
January 10, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck’s passing. Decades ago he hired me to work at the firm and I always felt his support, encouragement and respect. He also provided a strong foundation for the firm’s operations, and his work ethic and loyalty were unsurpassed. My heart goes out to the lovely Fran, who always had a beautiful smile on her face, and the rest of Chuck’s family.
Guy/Carleen Freeman
January 10, 2021
Fran and family,
Was so sorry to hear about Charles. Our thoughts are with all of you during this time of difficulty. May the sorrow you are feeling be lightened by the love surrounding you. Know Charles will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Love, Guy and Carleen
Tom Hildebrand
January 10, 2021
Chuck and I worked together at the firm from 1988 to 1993. It was my great pleasure and honor. Rarely do you find someone as loyal and truly irreplaceable. My sincerest condolences to Fran and sons.
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