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Kenneth True Obituary
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 11, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 714 N. Adams Ave., with the Rev. Michael J. Schueller and the Rev. Kenneth B. Gehling as concelebrants. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel, 126 Third St. N.E. Visitation will also continue one hour prior to the Mass at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Kenneth D. True memorial fund.
Kenneth Dean True was born July 31, 1957, to Carl and Clara (Boyle) True in Mason City. Kenneth was eighth of 14 children. He attended Mason City High School and graduated among the class of 1977. On Nov. 21, 1981, he was united in marriage to Jayna Lucille Angel.
For 21 years Kenneth was employed at Minnesota Rubber in Mason City.
Steamer enjoyed watching Steelers football, cheering on the New York Yankees, fishing, playing softball, family reunions and watching NASCAR, his favorite driver being Mark Martin. One of his favorite nightly activities was taking the dogs on their nightly walkabout.
Those grateful in sharing in his life are his wife, Jayna; children, Samantha (Brooke) True, Ben True and Savannah (Kristopher) Cowell; grandchildren, Alex, Griffin and Gavin, and an expected granddaughter; brothers, Richard (Sue) True, Thomas (Rhonda) True, Dennis (Lisa) True, David (Judy) True, Randy True, Donald (Ericka) True and Robert (Bridgette) True; sisters, Debra True and her fiancé Roger Herman, Cynthia Stricker and her fiancé Brian Smith, Rebecca (Tony) Shannon, Jennifer (Lance) Nielson and Karen Hendrickson; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.
Preceding Kenneth in death are his parents; a brother, Steven True; and nieces and nephews.
He will be greatly missed, but his laugh, spirit and twisters will always live on.
Hogan-Bremer-Moore Colonial Chapel. 641-423-2372. www.colonialchapels.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth True
Sandy Isch
April 1, 2011
Sorry for your loss Kenny was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.
Steve Rebelein
March 31, 2011
My sincere condolences to the True family.
Kenny with Micky Nielsen
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 23, 2011
Marie Marsh
March 20, 2011
Kenny will be very greatly missed. His special spirit touched us all. In these days and nights of sorrow, know that you are in our prayers and thoughts. God Bless you all from the family of Mike Mckibben.
Sue Bruns (Cook)
March 15, 2011
I just found out...I am so sorry Jayna, kids, and family...Keeping you all in my prayers...I know you have lots of great memories.
Lance Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Jayna/kids and the True family.A few words on my mind,-- I met Kenny in high school and all was well. I later met Jenny and started dating her, I thought he would kill me as he always protected her, but he accepted me and we have been brother in laws for 29years. We had alot of good times together and he will be greatly missed. Your family support will heal all.
Landan and Kenny Christmas of 2010. Getting his new Bus stein from Landan.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Kenny at Logan's wedding in August 2010.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Kenny always enjoying Asher. . he always loved the babies.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Christmas with Landan Nielsen his Godson.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Love this picture of him at his daughter's wedding.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Kenny in high school.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Kenny hugging Logan Nielsen in 1988.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
What a great smile!
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Kenny at one of the True Christmas gatherings.
Jennifer (True) Nielsen
March 14, 2011
Cindy Dickinson (Harbeson)
March 13, 2011
Jayna and family. Sending my sincere heartfelt condolences. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrick Kelly
March 13, 2011
To the whole True Family. I give my condolences, on behalf of the Kelly Family.
Steve l Bell
March 13, 2011
To all the True family my deep conolences.
Rosie Perez-Isaacson
March 12, 2011
Jayna, children and the whole True family: My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Roger & Lisa Schinagel
March 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole True family. We are so very sorry for your loss. May God's Angels embrace you with His Love, Comfort and Strength - now and in the days to come. God Bless you all.
JV Bohl
March 11, 2011
To the whole True family. I am very sorry for Kenny's passing. He was a very good man with a smile on his face. It was a very nice service you had for him today. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Trace Tickal
March 11, 2011
Things like this are hard but hang in there. Hi to all and my thoughts are with you all.
Helen Neibauer
March 11, 2011
I am so very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing....my heart goes out to all the Trues.....for once in my life I am at a loss of words the lump in my throat seems to be stopping my abliity to express my feelings so with that said all I can say is I send my my love to Kenny's family with hopes that his momories will keep you all strong...
All my Love,
Helen Neibauer {Wheels}
Lynn (Herlitzka) Garner
March 11, 2011
Remembering you during your time of great loss. My condolences to the entire True family and all of those special friends in Ken's life.
March 11, 2011
To Kenny's wife & all family members:
May the Lord Continue to Hold Each of You in the Palm of His Hand!
Christine KlemasLuna Merced, CA
Teddy Winters
March 10, 2011
To Jayna and the whole true family I was so saddened by the news of Kenny's death for this is the second friend of mine in less than a week, and I considered Kenny one of my best friends if not more of a brother. I will never forget the years we spent in wrestling but the thing I will always remember about Kenny is watching him watch someone else wrestle and if you watch close enough you would think it was Kenny on the mat. My thoughts and prayers are with you Jayna and the whole True family at this most difficult time.
March 10, 2011
to my dear cousin i will always hold the memories close to my heart of the days we shared at your folks house. what fun all of us kids had.i know now you are resting in peace. sally
Mike Heaford
March 10, 2011
Our Deepest condolences to all the Trues
I was honored to share the wrestling mat
and class activities with Ken. A tight
bond was forged in that practice room. He
is the first of our group to leave, but I
am sure he will blaze a path to follow
for the rest of us,just as he did back then.Mike&Sue
the askildson's
March 10, 2011
sooo sorry to hear the loss of kenny. our prayers are with all of u...
Paul Mills
March 10, 2011
Steamer was part of my life from the start all the True`s are and not to have him around is a great loss. Janya so very sorry for your loss. And that go`s to all the True family and other relitives we will all miss him.
Art Smith Jr
March 10, 2011
There are some people who, regardless of where or when you've last seen them, you just never forget. Ken was one of those guys. A great person and classmate - and a life way too short. Thoughts and prayers with all of you. May his memory be eternal.
March 10, 2011
So sorry to read of Kenny's passing. We had a lot of fun back in the day playing softball with "Steamer" and the Toad gang.
Our condolences,
Randy & Teresa Logan
Anne Davidson
March 10, 2011
To all "True" family,
I see so many entries saying they will remember Kenny's laugh or twinkle in his eye. I wonder if he realized how much joy and happiness he brought to peoples lives on a daily basis. Just like Steve, Clara and Carl, he was a rare breed, all the Trues are in my book. Most recent we were at Jenny and Lance's son's wedding and we stood and laughed and joked with Kenny for a good share of the evening and it's that laugh I will remember also. I used to brag about my wrestler cousin to all my classmates growing up telling them he could wipe the floor with them, and they'd laugh and a couple friends met him and went "WOW" he really could!!! He tried to steer me away from his friends and he tried to teach me pool, but he never tried to earn my love or respect, he always had that. Love to you all, Anne Davidson
Curtis Blake family
March 10, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.
Greg Grupp
March 10, 2011
We'll miss ya Ken. A long friendship and a lot of history.
Greg Grupp
Julie Gallagher
March 10, 2011
To the True Family, My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. I will never forget the laugh of Kenny, it was one of a kind!! He will be missed by everyone who knew him!! Rest in peace Kenny!!
March 10, 2011
Sam, Brooke, Alex and Griffin ~
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Colette Ubben
Jamison's
March 10, 2011
Our deepest condolences.
Chris and Diane Thenhaus
March 10, 2011
Our condolences to the True family. We always enjoyed good times with Kenny around. We hope your memories will ease the pain. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sherry Houston
March 10, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Teresa Asche-Tietjens
March 10, 2011
Rest in peace Kenny! The old Stone Toad Days will never be forgotten! Kenny and Steve are now together and resting in peace. WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TRUE FAMILY AND THE FUN TIMES I HAD WITH THEM GROWING UP IN MASON CITY AND HANGING OUT AT THE TOAD SOOOOOOO LONG AGO! God bless you all during this difficult time!
Bill English and Dawn Branstad
March 10, 2011
Jayna,
Steamer leaves behind a lifetime of memories for all of us to hold onto and cherish forever.We will remember him most for that contagious laugh that could be heard from one northend bar to the next,that big ol'smile he had on his face and that twinkle in his eyes when he would talk about you and the kids,and yes the Pittsburgh Steelers ofcourse.Steamer thankyou so much for all those years of laughter and good times.We will miss you so much.Rest in peace our dear friend and May God Bless.
GERMUNDSONS
March 10, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Deb Robertson
March 10, 2011
Jayna, and True family my thoughts and prayers are with you as we say good bye to Steamer. I imagine he's putting together a pretty good ball team right now:) Will never forget his laughter and all the good times that we've had together. RIP Steamer.
Stephanie Sissel
March 10, 2011
To my dear friends - I am so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathy. May you hold tight to memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about. In our thoughts and prayers, always.
The Sissel Family
Nancy Hjelle
March 10, 2011
Jayna,(True Family)
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. God Bless.
Marty and Nancy Hjelle
Kay (Quayle) Frazier
March 10, 2011
God Bless your family and give you comfort in your loss~our thoughts and prayers are with you and hopes that although the loss is great, Kenny left a legacy of laughter and love.
Melanie Coddington-Betels
March 10, 2011
Jayna, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roxy Schultz Thompson
March 10, 2011
To the True Family, Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer. Rest in peace Kenny, my friend.
Paul and Tammy Grouette
March 10, 2011
We will have never ending memories of Steamer. May he rest in peace and may God bless the True family.
Bill English and Dawn Branstad
March 10, 2011
Jayna,
Steamer leaves behind a lifetime of awesome memories for us to hold onto and cherish forever.We will remember him most for that infectious laugh that could be heard from one Northend bar to the next,that smile on his face and that twinkle in his eyes when he talked about you and the kids,and yes those Pittsburgh Steelers.He touched many hearts along the way and we will never ever forget him.Rest in Peace our dear friend and May God Bless.Jayna if you need anything at all Bill and I will always be here for you.
Barb Rezab
March 10, 2011
My thought and prayers are with you and your family, I'm so sorry.
Diane DuClos
March 10, 2011
Jayna; I am so sorry to hear about Kenny.He was always so much fun to be around,and kept everyone laughing. My prayers go to you and your family
Linda Dempsey
March 9, 2011
Kenny, the guy with an unforgettable laugh, RIP. Prayers and thoughts to all of the True families.
Mz Katie Hage
March 9, 2011
DEB, JAYNA AND FAMILY, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time. He will be missed by so many. God bless
Dee Ann Collette Thomas
March 9, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the family. My love & prayers to you.
Ben Studer
March 9, 2011
All of my thoughts, prayers and love go out to the True family during this difficult time. Ben and I grew up together and I have so many fond memories of Kenny. He was truly a great man that will be forever missed and remembered. May you find strength, peace and comfort in his memory.
Bruce Johnson
March 9, 2011
I hope everyone in Ken's family can have some comfort in knowing how much all of us liked him at Minnesota Rubber, he was a friend to us all.
Tim and Michele Casey
March 9, 2011
To Kenny's family; our thoughts and prayers are with you!! He will always be remembered for his contagious laugh and great sense of humor!! Rest in Peace Kenny.
Robyn McCann
March 9, 2011
Jayna, I am so sorry to hear about Kenny. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. He was much to young. God must have had a special plan for him.
Sharon(Margaret) Nitchals
March 9, 2011
Jayna, and all the True family, My prayers are with all of you. I'm sure "Steamer" already has his corner picked out in the North End of Heaven and keeping all the others in line. If it wasn't for Kenny I wouldn't have met so many awesome people from the northend. The northend of Mason City has lost one of it's own, he was always so proud to be a TRUE northender! God Bless
janet rodgers
March 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers is with all of the True family.
March 9, 2011
Jayna, Sam, Ben & Savannah,
So sorry for your loss. We will miss the 4th of July fireworks (and the ones before & after)& all the family you gathered together at the "True Events". Our thoughts and prayers are with you & his memory will keep him alive in your hearts forever.
Denise Bollesen, Bob Berggren
Nils, Jens & Bria
Patti Gleason
March 9, 2011
To Jayna and family, I'm so sorry to hear about Kenny's passing. Last time I saw you two, we played doubles in fooshball at Burkes. You won. We had fun. His laugh was infectious. May your sadness be quickly replaced with wonderful memories. Take care and God Bless.
The Kuppinger's
March 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kenny will be missed,especially in the neighborhood.
Carol Pena (Kiefer)
March 9, 2011
To the True Family,
Kenny was a great guy with a laugh that was contagious. He will be truly missed. RIP in Peace, Kenny.
James Eenhuis
March 9, 2011
"Sorry to hear about your loss. Always considered you guys as part of the family. Kenny did a lot for me....even took me into his home when I was having troubles. The Eenhuis' will miss and remember him always". I'll never forget the way he could make me laugh. Rest in peace Kenny.
With love,
James and the rest of the Eenhuis family
Janie {Johnson} Olson
March 9, 2011
To all the True family and Jayna,So sorry about your loss.Remember all the memories you all have shared with him.God bless.
Rod Rasmussen
March 9, 2011
Deb, Dick, Dave and True families I am sorry to hear of Steamer's passing.He was a North end icon and his laughter could be heard for blocks on the north end. He will be missed by many. My thought's and prayers are with all of the True families.
Rod Rasmussen
Kirk English
March 9, 2011
Jayna and the True family, We are very saddened by the loss of Kenny. He has been a neighbor, a friend as long as I can remember. My family has you in our hearts and prayers and if you need anything please let us know......Kirk
Emily Sullivan
March 9, 2011
Ben & Family: Hope you all find it easier if you can celebrate his life and remember his laugh.
Kandee Bartholomew
March 9, 2011
Shelby, and the whole True family, God bless you all, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, At this time it is so important to remember all the good times, my thoughts and prayers are with you all !!
Tammy (Mix) Halla
March 9, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Kenny, he was so young to be taken. God must of had a specail job for him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. My God bless you and walk beside you at this time to guide you. God Bless
mary mugan
March 9, 2011
TO ALL TRUE FAMILIES KENNY WILL SURE BE MISSED RIP KENNY HIS LAUGHTER SMILES AND ALL HE WAS A GREAT PERSON LIKE ALL OF YOU. MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO EACH OF U. MAY THE CLOSENESS U ALL SHARE HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF SORROW.
Beverly Dutcher
March 9, 2011
sorry to hear about your loss he will be miss
Polly Schmidt
March 9, 2011
My condolences to Jayna, Samantha, Ben, Savanaha,and family. May you find strength and peace through this difficult time.
Kenny will be missed and remembered as the character that he was in public and at work. His "white glove" trick he loved to play on many, his huge smile but most of all, that "LAUGH" could always be heard.It was a pleasure to have worked with him.
Mary Lee-Anderson
March 9, 2011
To all of the True families,
Kenny as with each of you was always had a warm smile for everyone who needed one. He will be missed. RIP Kenny.
Most Sincerely,
Mary Lee-Anderson
Kathy Clay Hungsberg
March 9, 2011
So sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
March 9, 2011
True Family,
Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. Hold your memories close too your heart at this time of sadness. God Bless.
Ted and Lori (Booth) Lawyer
Kevin Lansaw
March 9, 2011
My thoughts are with all the family.He will be truly missed.Ken was a great friend and we shared a lot of good times in our wrestling days.
Heather Hartema
March 9, 2011
Jayna, Sam and Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Heather Hartema & Family
Kevin Dutcher
March 9, 2011
my thoughts and prayers are with the True family, Ken always treated my like i was his brother he was a very special person, i can remember his laugh as i type this and all the times we spent together growing up, today is a sad day for everyone who was touched by Ken. RIP my friend you will never be forgotten in my heart. Kevin Dutcher Alaska
Kathy Tyler
March 9, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved ones today.
I worked with Kenny and he was always so happy go lucky. His laugh was wonderful, and you couldn't help but laugh with him.
R.I.P. Kenny you will be missed by many.
March 9, 2011
To the True Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you at this difficult time.
The Garza Family
Jody Jacobson
March 9, 2011
My condolences to the family. May GOD grant you 'peace' during this very difficult time. I worked with Kenny at MRC when he was a janitor and I was in QA. He always had a smile on his face, always laughing, always joking with people. I always heard his laugh and knew he was nearby. Kenny will always be remembered.
Sue Seely (Fedders)
March 9, 2011
My girls and I extend our deepest sympathy to all of Kenny's family. We will fondly remember him for his sense of humor, robust laugh, and huge smile. R.I.P. friend.
Julie(Johnson) Schlawin
March 9, 2011
Cindy, Deb , Jayna and the rest of the true family please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember Kenny as an all around good guy.
May the good memories of him get you through this very very difficult time. Know that many are praying with and for your entire family. God Bless.
Pam Boster-Stemmerman
March 9, 2011
To all of Kenny's family, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. May the closeness you share with your family carry you through this time of sadness.
Lori Rohrer-Wynn
March 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of great sorrow. God Bless.
Orville and Nancy Anderson
March 9, 2011
Jana and family, We are so saddened by the passing of Kenny. He always had that big smile and his laugh will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Steamer.
Richard Garza+fam.
March 9, 2011
sorry for your loss Jayna and family
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