Kenneth Kephart

Kenneth W. Kephart, 83, passed away March 29, 2021 at Unity Point Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center.

Kenneth was born August 11, 1937, in Washington, Iowa to Orie and Rhea Kephart. He served proudly in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. Kenneth retired in 1998 from Des Moines Water Works where he worked in Customer Service for many years. He worked his way up through the ranks. He enjoyed fishing and boating at his Lake House and outdoor excursions with his friends. He was a very talented gardener. Kenneth will be remembered for his sense of humor and his ability to see the sunny side of life.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Bethany Kephart; grandson, Gage Kephart; siblings, Keith (Lee), Darrell (Lou), and Roger (Nancy); and multiple nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Alice; siblings, Russell, James “Jack”, Lyle, Gerald, Carol and Mary.

The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Kenneth.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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Robert Connair

04/07/2021

Roger,Keith,and family,I was sorry to hear about your loss. I thought I could get to the visitation last night but got busy at home and forgot until I got to work. My thoughts are with you even though I won't be able to make it to the funeral.

John Weisshaar

04/03/2021

So sad to hear about Ken. We lived next to each other for years and I couldn't have had or wished for a better neighbor. Ken was an awesome man who never spoke a bad word of anyone. Ken loved his pets and taking care of his homes and was a great gardener. Ken will really be missed and remembered by those here who's lives he touched. No more pain or suffering now. Rest in peace Ken. Go to join Alice, your parents, and your other siblings taken before you. You will be remembered in our prayers.

Laurie Hackett-Brown

04/01/2021

Ken was a great guy. He always had a smile on his face and something funny to say. I've got a lot of good memories about him from Lake Ponderosa. He was always the life of the party and really loved his family. I know he is with his beloved Alice and is probably fishing in the lakes of Heaven. My condolences to his daughter Beth and the rest of his family. I know we will see him again one day and he will have us all laughing again.