"Dear Twyla and Girls... I was sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. After losing dad at the beginning of the summer I know how hard it is even when you think you are prepared for the end. While I didn't know your dad very well, I certainly knew you girls growing up and it was obvious he raised a great group of girls. He must have been a wonderful father and I enjoyed reading about his life. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I think we grew up in a great time, with great families and it is strange to think we are to the age where we and our friends are starting to lose our parents. God bless you all. "
In loving memory of
Kenneth Jedlicka
July 30, 2010 - August 8, 2009
Kenneth (Kenny J) W. Jedlicka was born January 31, 1933, the son of LaForest and Ruth Margaret Murphy Jedlicka in Johnson County, Iowa. He was a 1950 graduate of Tipton High School. On June 25, 1955, Kenny was united in marriage to Twyla Nadine Parsons in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Tipton. He served in the United States Army as a Corporal Drill Instructor at Ft. Leonard Wood during the Korean War. Kenny had a large dairy herd for many years and was also a livestock and grain farmer. He later worked as a machinist at S&C Machining, Inc. for 17 plus years. Kenny was a past member of the Tipton Moose, a member of Knights of Columbus, member and current commander of the American Legion Post 123, and a member of the Tipton VFW Post 2537 and the American Legion Post 123 Color Guard. He was an avid softball player for Family Foods slow pitch team for many years. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin, deer hunting, cutting wood and spending time with family and friends. Kenny is loved and survived by his wife, Twyla Jedlicka of Tipton, Iowa; daughters, Debbie (Clifford) Taylor of Mechanicsville, Iowa, Dixie (Dennis) Pelzer of Tipton, Iowa, Becky Gilbert of Bettendorf, Iowa, Peggy (Bruce) Flockhart of Mechanicsville, Iowa, Nancy (Chris) Pruess of Tipton, Iowa; 16 grandchildren, Kellie Behrle Jeffries, Jon Behrle, Jill Behrle Chambliss, Kaley Taylor, Tonya Taylor, Amanda Gilbert, Ashley Gilbert, Jennifer Flockhart, Emily Flockhart, Ali Cawiezell, Tyler Cawiezell, Samantha Pruess, Turner Pruess, Adalena Pelzer Waldon, Anthony Pelzer, Andrew Pelzer; great grandchildren, Colin Chambliss, Jonathan Behrle, Jacxon Behrle, Jaidyn Behrle; brother, Richard (Betty Lou) Jedlicka of Tipton, Iowa; sisters, Marg Biedenbach of Mechanicsville, Iowa, Dolores (Lee) Timmerman of Bennett, Iowa, Carol (Mearl) Jennings of Moline, Illinois, and Rita (Bob) Sissel of Tipton, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson, Spc David Behrle; brothers-in-law, James Reeve and Donald Biedenbach. Memorials may be made to Mercy Iowa City Hospice Unit and Tipton VFW to be used for repair of veteran's grave markers.1933-01-31T00:00:00.00023684.023696.023755.023697.023712.00.00.00.00.02009-08-11T00:00:00.0000000-00-000000-00-000000-00-004:00pm7:00pm0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.01.00.00.0v3_forestmFFH-2009-08-09-16543.00.00.0W.Kenny J1.00.00.0
Tributes
"Twyla and family, Mike and I were out of town with Jenny when we heard the news. We are sadden by the passing of \Kenny J\". He always had a way of making people around him laugh and feel good. I read in one of the condolence that Kenny was the father of the FF softball team. I saw him as the father for the whole league. I know JJ grew up watching his dad play and then played himself and I remember him commenting how he couldn't believe how well Kenny J played for being an \"old guy\" (you know how kids think. Anyway"
"Twila, Debbie, Dixie, Becky, Peggy and Nancy- My heart is saddened to hear the news of Kenny's passing. It just doesn't seem possible. Somehow, I always felt he was one of those destined to live forever. I have so many great memories out there in the summer, and Kenny J certainly contributed to those. Many laughs, plenty of good advice and a few kicks-in-the-butt came from Kenny through the years, and all were taken with the greatest of admiration and respect. Your are a beautiful family. Always were. Always will be. Our thoughts and Prayers go to each of you. Love to all, Matt & Michelle "
"Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I remember Kenny as a wonderful, fun loving, family man. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. "
"Hi Debbie and family. Sorry for the loss of your father. I'm also Sorry I couldn't make it to your fathers visitation. Sounds like he was involved in alot of activities. Take care Tim."
"Deb, Twyla, Dixie, and the entire family: My heart is saddened to hear of Kenny's passing. We can take a little comfort in knowing he is at peace and without pain. No one is ever prepared for the loss of a loved one, no matter how long or how short they suffered with their illness. But we can take those special memories, hold them close and wrap them around us like warm, fuzzy blankets. And with this, we can endure tomorrow, then the next day and each day following. He always had a smile and a joke to share with everyone. He will truly be missed. My thoughts are with you all. Ken & Brenda "
"Bob was so glad to see Kenny at the hospital. I know they both like to relive the past. Bob always had fond memories of there trips to Michigan for deer hunting. He still relives them. Kenny was always so friendly and really glad to see you. we will miss him. Bobbie Jo Donohoe"
"To the family of Kenneth Jedlicka We are very sorry for the loss of Kenneth, he will be missed by all. May our prayers be with you. Dale and Martha Hawkins "
"Dear Twyla and Family, Doug and I are very sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. We will miss seeing him at athletic events supporting his grandchildren and the other team members. Whenever we saw Kenny we thought of the years of slow-pitch and will remember Kenny as the \Father\" of the Family Foods team. His knock on the hotel door when it was time to go play ball when they traveled to tournaments. Cherish the memories."
"I know I shall be seeing you Tuesday, but I just wanted to share a story about Kenny that I will never forget. I remember, sometime right after we moved into the house down the hill, it was a really stormy night and our mother was in town doing laundry at the laundromat. Being that we just moved there, Alli, Breandan and I were a little squeemish about the storm. Mom left us Kenny and Twyla's number just in case we needed anything while she was gone (these were days before cell phones ever came about). We got scared enough we decided to call Kenny and Twyla, not really sure what to expect. Kenny answered the phone, and was down at our house not even 15 minutes later, to sit with us until mom got home, telling us we called at just the right time, he was about to hop in the tub, and then the phone rang. Kenny was one of the best neighbors we ever had, and I will never forget the Bohemie that lived up the hill from us, he will be greatly missed."
"Deb, Clifford, Kayley and Tonya: I'm so very sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine the pain you are going thru right now. May he rest in peace."
"Twyla and Girls, Very sorry for the lost of your husband and father. May he rest in peace. Martha Leona Nation, Wheatland, Wyoming"
"Twyla and Girls, you all have our deepest sympathy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. "
" Twyla and girls, Words cannot express how I feel about the loss of Kenny J. Iâ??¢â??Ã?¨â??Ã?¢m shocked, deeply saddened, feel somewhat lost, and wish I could have been there. I had talked to him on the phone just a week or so back. Dad and I talked about coming back for the funeral this morning, and he wanted too, but I felt he could not handle the trip. I know my Dad would not understand if I went back and he did not. When I told my Dad the news, he was concerned and hurt immediately. You could see the pain in his face. Today was my Dadâ??¢â??Ã?¨â??Ã?¢s birthday. (8 August 2009). I hope you all understand. Kenny J was my friend and someone I looked up to my whole life. He gave me advice many times over the years, especially in the last 4 years. What he did to help me after Dad got hurt was truly remarkable and a story I tell often to my friends in Texas. I will miss the most seeing and talking to him every year when I come home to Iowa. This past June when I was in Iowa, he called me one day and asked me to come see him at the farm. As soon as I got there, he said â??¢â??Ã?¨â??ìletâ??¢â??Ã?¨â??Ã?¢s goâ??¢â??Ã?¨¬ù. We loaded the cooler, got in the pickup, and I think we drove down every gravel road in Cedar County just talking about the old timesâ??¢â??Ã?¨¬¶4 hours. He even talked to some of my friends in Texas on the cell phone that dayâ??¢â??Ã?¨¬¶that was Kenny J to the tee. I will never forget that day and will remember him always. Randy Moore"
"Flockhart, Taylor, and Jedlicka Families- We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family."
" I am saddened by the news of the passing of your husband and father. I have fond memories of Kenny and the smile he always shared with everyone. You are so fortunate to have had such a wonderful Dad; and please know that he was also very proud of you girls. Nancy, know that I am thinking of you and Chris. It was only a few short months ago that I last saw your Dad and that was when your Mom and Dad payed their respects at my Mother's funeral. I send my thoughts and prayers to all the Jedlicka girls and to your Mother during this difficult time. Carol Pruess Schwickerath "
"Chris, Nancy and Family, Our thoughts are with you all. May the Lord bless you at this very hard time you are going through. Love ,The Fulwider's "
"Dixie & family - my prayers are to keep you all strong as a family during these sorrowful days and for your mother who will need comfort and guidance in some difficult decisions that lie ahead. "
"Twyla, Deb, Dixie, Becky, Peg, and Nancy: My heart goes out to each of you in this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that I'm thinking of you always. Merry Ibsen "
"To Twyla and the whole family, My deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of Kenny. I grew up across the road from Kenny and Twyla, and Kenny has always been a great neighbor--keeping an eye out on things if Dad had to be gone or whatever. I know Dad will miss going across the road to \chew the fat\" with Kenny at the kitchen table or while he was out cutting wood. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Kenny will be truly missed. "