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Kenneth Maxheimer Obituary
ROCHESTER - Kenneth Dean Maxheimer, 79, of Rochester died Saturday, April 7, 2007, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born Feb. 8, 1928, in Decatur, the son of Carl John and Mathilde Ida Kruenegel Maxheimer Sr. He married Kathryn Masten on Nov. 28, 1954, in Tallula.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Edinburg and a lifelong farmer. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Kenneth was a member of Rochester American Legion Post 274 and Rochester VFW Post 11463.
He is survived by his wife, Kathryn of Rochester; two sons, Steve Maxheimer (wife, Gail) of Rochester and Darrell Maxheimer (wife, Denise) of Rochester; a daughter, Linda Leefers (husband, Von) of Carlinville; four grandchildren, Diana Maxheimer, Caitlin Maxheimer, Jason Leefers and Tyler Leefers; a brother, Wayne Maxheimer (wife, Betty) of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and an aunt.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 9, 2007, at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Gaylord Spilker officiating. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rochester Fire and Rescue Squad or Trinity Lutheran Church.
Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester is in charge of arrangements. Please visit our online obituaries at www.wilsonparkfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Maxheimer
Buck and Judy Johnson
April 13, 2007
Darrel, Denise, and Caitlin:
We were so sorry to hear of your recent loss of your father (& grandfather). Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this difficult time. He will be missed greatly, but try to hold on to all the wonderful memories I know he has given you.
Sincerely,
Buck and Judy Johnson
Julie and Lexi Bergschneider (Tarr)
April 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God be with you during this trying time.
Judy Noteboom
April 10, 2007
I will always remember Uncle Kenneth as my "uncle-dad". He, as did Uncle Raymond, Uncle Davey and Uncle Junior, were always there for Jean and me after our dad, his brother, passed away when we were young. I have many fond memories of spending part of my summer vacations with Uncle Kenneth and Aunt Kathy. Even his "tooth pulling" techniques. I will miss him.
Dianne Gehle
April 9, 2007
TO KATHRYN AND THE FAMILY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHYS TO YOU. KENNY WAS A SWEETIE! GOD BLESS HIM.
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME OF AT YOUR LOSS.
Elizabeth Hawk
April 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Elizabeth Hawk
April 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayrs are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Brother Wayne and wife Betty Maxheimer
April 8, 2007
Kenneth was a wonderful brother
and we will miss him greatly.
Looking for the day to meet him
in Heaven
Tony & LaJean Ligori
April 8, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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