Kenny Richard Lally

To God be the glory, Kenneth Richard Lally was a man of faith, family and friends. He was born December 7, 1955, to Martin and Mary Zeimen Lally at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital, Denison, Iowa. He was baptized, took his first communion and was confirmed at St. Rose of Lima, Denison, Iowa, and received his education there through the eighth grade.

He graduated from the Denison Community High School, Class of 1974. Kenny worked for Schillerbergs milking cows in high school and after graduation, worked at IBP until he earned enough money to buy his acreage and then he went to work for Henningsen Farm Supply. He married Rosie Davis on October 6,1979. Then in the spring of 1981, they purchased the Golden Sun Dealership in Charter Oak and named it Ken's Feed and Supply which became a popular gathering spot where the coffee pot was always on. The couple was blessed with two sons and a daughter. In 1991, he purchased the farm in Monona County where he built a cabin, a great joy to him, his family and friends.

Kenny loved his church and community and served them in a variety of ways. He was an active member of St. Boniface, Charter Oak, serving on the parish council and belonged to the Knights of Columbus. He served in various offices in the Charter Oak Commercial Club, is a board member of the Community Club and a volunteer fireman since 1981 being named as Fireman of the Year. In 2018, he and Rosie were honored by being named Charter Oak Citizens of the Year.

Kenny was an avid supporter of all school activities serving as president of the Charter Oak-Ute Athletic Boosters and acting as photographer for the local newspaper at the sporting events while his three children were in school. He continued supporting his children in their college activities and the activities of his grandchildren as well.

Kenny was a well-liked, kind and generous man, a friend to all. He was a steward of the land, a grain farmer, raised cattle and hogs, was an avid bird-watcher, and animal lover. He was a good guy and was always willing to participate and lend a hand whenever needed.

Kenny passed away on March 13, 2022, at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison at the age of 66 years, 3 months and 6 days.

Kenny was preceded in death by his father, Martin, and his father-in-law, Charlie Davis. Survivors include his wife, Rosie, and three children, Trent of Logan (Baker, Brooklyn and Baylor), Trevor and wife Kayla of Mapleton (Carolina and Josephine) and Tessa and husband Aaron Genners of Bennington, NE (Olivia and Scarlett). Also left to cherish his memory are his mother Mary and his mother-in-law Leora Davis, siblings David (Bill), Terry (DeeDee), Carolyn Wyant, Martina (Scott) Turner, Tim (Juan), Maria (Greg Wormley), Don, as well as many relatives and friends. Kenny loved his entire family and treasured his friends.

Ken accepted his affliction of pancreatic cancer with grace and positivity and was lovingly supported by his family, church and community, relying on our heavenly Father for all his needs.

The day before his passing, Ken was honored by being the Grand Marshall of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Denison. Thank you, Lord, for welcoming Ken into paradise where there is the fullness of peace and joy. Follow Jesus to the cross this Lenten season. It will bring sparks of Joy.

The visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary held at 4:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. all at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Charter Oak. A Mass of Christian Burial will held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Interment will be held at the St. Boniface Cemetery in Charter Oak. Memorials may be directed to the family.