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Obituary for Kenneth “Ken” G. Luzum
Kenneth “Ken” G. Luzum, 88, a long-time resident of Marion, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.
The family will greet friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Marion. A Funeral Mass celebrating his life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion. The family will also greet friends one hour prior to the Funeral Mass at the church on Monday. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at Assumption Calvary Cemetery in Canton, Minnesota.
Remaining to honor his memory are children, Craig (Linda) Luzum of Smyrna, Georgia, Steve (Kim) Luzum of Leawood, Kansas, Anne (Kevin) Schneider of Marion, and Dave (Jenny Manner) of Asheville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Nathan, Nico, Jacob and Charlotte Luzum and Ben, Lauren, and Mitch Schneider; and sister in-law, Rosemary Luzum of New York.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth “Betty”; and brother, Gerald.
Ken was born February 23, 1931, in Calmar, Iowa, the son of George and Mayme (Krall) Luzum. He was united in marriage with Elizabeth (Betty) Snyder on September 6, 1958, at Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, Minnesota. Ken was enlisted in the Navy and was a Seabee during the Korean War, stationed in Alaska and the Philippines. After serving, he began a career in flooring and interior design, working at Iowa Floor Covering, Nassif’s Interiors and Larry Roberts Interiors until his retirement in 1995.
Ken was a long-time member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, where he volunteered. Ken enjoyed time spent with family, watching Iowa Hawkeye sports, woodworking (making many different things including baseball bats), gardening, and listening to country music.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, or to Hospice of Mercy in Ken’s memory.
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