Frederick Kain

Fred Kain, 78, passed away Monday, December 12, 2011, at Taylor House.

Fred was born June 9, 1933, in Knoxville, Iowa, to Harley and Dora Kain. He grew up in Swan, Iowa, and married Betty Kirkpatrick in Las Vegas in 2002. He owned Kain’s Racing where he spent most of his time building and working on cars. Fred enjoyed sprint car racing and was proud of his membership in the Sprint Car Hall of Fame.

Fred is survived by his wife, Betty; children, Deborah Cory, Kate Hyde, Bill Kain, Laurie Eshelman and Mike Maddison; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Herb Kain, Dwight Kain and Ben Kain; and step-brother, Ed Beebe. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Danny; brother, Melvin; sister, Freida; and step-father, Edgar Bebee.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011, at South Gate Masonic Lodge, 1111 Randolph Street in Des Moines, followed by a luncheon.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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