Kenneth C. Bull
1944 - 2012
Kenneth C. Bull
1944 - 2012
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BORN
1944
DIED
2012
Kenneth Bull Obituary
Des Moines
Kenneth Bull, 68, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, following a short illness. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, August 31, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines, where the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Private burial of the cremated remains will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cherokee at a later date.
Ken worked at DX/Sun Oil, for much of his early career. He later worked for Seneca Tank, and NPI Security. His hobbies included traveling to historical sites, fishing, wood-working, and enjoying nature. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends in retirement.
Ken will be missed by his wife, Marilyn, his children, Andrea K. Johannes of San Antonio, TX and Scott J. Bull of Des Moines,; his siblings, Esther (Vernon) Bane of Glidden, David Bull of Boone, and Doug (Denise) Bull of Ames; 3 Grandchildren - Katheryn (Corey) Howden of Caro, MI, Erik Poppe of Ann Arbor, MI, and Lance Corporal Conan J. Poppe, US Marine Corps serving in Okinawa, Japan; step children Rena (Bob) Pate of Boone, James (Rita Ding) Heaps-Nelson of Pittsburgh, PA, and George "Tom" Heaps-Nelson of Cambridge, MA; and two grandchildren, Mitchell and Cody Pate of Boone.
Memorials may be directed to the American Indian Relief Council or Westminster Presbyterian Church. Online condolences will be welcomed at IlesCares.com.
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September 2, 2012
Marilyn and family,
Sorry to hear about Ken's passing. He was a quiet but thoughtful man.
Shelley Bain
Julie Murphy
August 31, 2012
So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We will be thinking of you.
August 30, 2012
To the family of Ken Bull, we were so looking forward to seeing Ken at our 50th Class Reunion in Guthrie Center this Saturday. It had been twenty years since he had been to a class reunion. We send our thoughts and prayers. Mary Jo Stringer Laughery and Jim
Jim & Jo Laughery
August 30, 2012
To the family of Ken Bull....we were so looking forward to seeing Ken at our 50th Class Reunion in Guthrie Center on Saturday. This is a shock to us as we know to you, please feel our concern and cherish your memories. Love, Mary Jo Stringer Laughery and Jim
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matt culp
August 30, 2012
I am sad to hear of Ken's passing.
He was a kind and gentle person. Soft spoken but with much to contribute. We will miss him at Westminster.
August 30, 2012
Marilyn, Andrea, Scott and family;
We are so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Our friendship began years ago when you were living on Gunner Road in Waterloo. We still have pictures of you kids and Jenny fishing during one of your visits to Wisconsin. We were so fortunate that Ken and Marilyn were able to visit us several years ago on one of their many road trips. We have shared many laughs and tears over the years. Those time will be with us always.
Our love to all,
Joel and Chris Johnson
Ruth Kenney-Randolph
August 30, 2012
Marilyn and others,
I am so sorry for your loss. We will miss his presence at Westminster where I knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ruth Kenney-Randolph
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