Kenneth Earl Struve's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Vinton, Iowa

Kenneth Earl Struve

May 18, 1940 - July 6, 2025 (85 years old)

Vinton, Iowa

Kenneth Earl Struve's obituary , Passed away on July 6, 2025 in Vinton, Iowa

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Kenneth Earl Struve

May 18, 1940 - July 6, 2025 (85 years old)

Vinton, Iowa

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Kenneth Earl Struve Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Kenneth Earl Struve of Vinton, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on July 6, 2025 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kenneth Earl Struve to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Struve and Ruby Struve (Byous); his wife Darlene M. Lewis; his siblings, Betty Grimm (Dean), Bernice Rhoads (Robert), Weldon (Janette), Glen (Hannah) and Roger; and his siblings-in-law, Roger Higgins and Donna Lewis.

He is survived by: his children, Shirale Hanson (John) and Jim Struve (Jill) of Vinton; his grandchildren, Andy (Emerald) of Columbus, OH, Rob (Emily) of Garrison, IA, Kate Stodola (Jake) of Mission, KS, Carson Struve of Vinton, Kacie Griffith (Max) of Williamsburg, IA and Nathan Struve (Jamie Thompson) of Minneapolis, MN; his great grandchildren, Tate, Elliot and Hanson; and his siblings-in-law, Lloyd Lewis of Cedar Rapids, IA and Donna Higgins of Mt. Auburn, IA. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund has been established.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Phillips Funeral Homes



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July 12

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Wesley United Methodist Church
516 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA 52349

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July 12

Memorial service

Wesley United Methodist Church
516 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA 52349

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July 12

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Wesley United Methodist Church
516 2nd Ave, Vinton, IA 52349

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