Kenneth Rossmiller

Ken Rossmiller, 60, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, at Iowa Methodist Medial Center of a heart attack. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, March 28 at Christ the King Catholic Church. A burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines. A luncheon will be held at the church hall immediately following the burial. A visitation will take place at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home on Friday, March 27, from 5-8pm with a rosary at 7:30pm.
Ken was born October 4, 1948, in Davenport, IA. He was employed as a sales manager for Midwest Automated Time Systems for 24 years. He was a high school swimming official and loved working with the kids. Ken was an active member of Christ the King Church, where he served on the music committee, as a lector, and an eucharist minister. He loved being a Knight of Columbus and had been a KC for 37 years. He was a 3rd degree member of Christ the King Church Council 13159, and a 4th degree member of John Paul XXIII Assembly 3030. Ken was the Charter Admiral, the 3 year trustee of the Assembly, and served in the Honor Guard. He previously served as Faithful Navigator of the Loras Assembly in Davenport. He had been Grand Knight of the Bettendorf and Rock Island 3rd degree councils. He also served as a District Deputy.
Ken is survived by his wife of 39, years Kris Rossmiller; his daughter, Ann Meyer, and her husband Councilman Brian Meyer; his son, Mark Rossmiller, and his wife, Amanda. Ken’s grandchildren were the light of his life; Evelyn Meyer, Clara Meyer, Charlotte Rossmiller, and Gabriel Rossmiller. He is also survived by his sisters Jean (Barry) Lucas, Marianne (Tim) Kelso, Susan (Charles) Murrow, Sharon (Don) McIntyre, Karen (Mike) McCreary; his brothers Pat (Shirley), Tim (Jean), Mike, and Dan (Diane); sisters-in-laws and brother-in-laws Mary Sergeant, Barbara (Tom) Wallick; his father and mother-in-law Henry (Kay) Wozniak; as well as 40 nieces and nephews and many cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Religious Education Program.
Despite appearing formal and professional, Ken did not hesitate to let out his inner child with his humor, joking and laughter. He brought smiles to friends and strangers alike. He was always smiling and was loved for his gift of laughter.

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