"I am so sorry hear of Ken's passing. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Ken while he was on the night shift before becoming sheriff, and after he took office. It was also a pleasure to serve with Ken on the Henry County Credit Union board of directors. We had some great times together, and I considered Ken a good friend. God Bless, Steve Martin"
In loving memory of
Kenneth Krabill
January 14, 1943 - November 14, 2013
Former Henry County Sheriff, Kenneth K. Krabill, 70, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Thursday, November 14, 2013, at the Great River Hospice House in West Burlington. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18th, at Faith Lutheran Church, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. that evening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 19th at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Interment will be in White Oak Cemetery with full military rites. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Great River Hospice House, Faith Lutheran Church or Teen Challenge of the Midlands. The Olson-Powell Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. The son of Emerson L. and Alta R. Christner Krabill, Kenneth Keith was born on January 14, 1943, in rural Henry County. He was a 1961 Mt. Pleasant Community High School graduate. Following graduation, Kenneth joined the Iowa Army National Guard. On June 4, 1977, he married Carolyn B. Alvine on Emerson's farm in Henry County. Kenneth graduated from Iowa Wesleyan College in 1988, with Bachelor of Arts degree in business. For 27 years, Kenneth was involved with the Iowa Army National Guard. Sergeant Krabill was the unit administrator of 224th Engineering Battalion Company D in Mt. Pleasant. By the time of his retirement, in 1988, he had obtained the rank of 1st Sergeant E8 and was an enlisted Army National Guard Lifetime member. A life-long resident of Henry County, Kenneth was best known for the eight years he served as Henry County Sheriff and eight years as a deputy. He retired from law enforcement in 2005. Whether working or volunteering, Kenneth served his community. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served as president of the church board, was past president of the Mt. Pleasant Lion's Club, and was past president of the Henry County Credit Union. He was a member of AM Vets, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post #58 and V.F.W. Post #2561. Kenneth was a Red Power Association member and was vice-president of White Oak Cemetery. He was a coin collector and enjoyed car rides with his family, often to try-out a recommended restaurant. As a young man, Kenneth had his pilot's license and enjoyed appreciated the time in the air. He loved to spend time at the family farm and was especially proud of his W6 1950 show tractor. Along with his wife, Carolyn, Kenneth is survived by a daughter, Rebecca (Robert) Marie Reimer of New River, AZ; a son, Theodore (Shantell) Emerson Krabill of Parnell, IA; two brothers, Larry (Ann) Krabill of Mt. Pleasant, IA, and Jim (Shirley) Krabill of Wayland, IA; and a sister, Marilyn (Bob) Reichman of Roseville, MN. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, Kyle, Cody, Justin, Charlie, Hunter, Tony, Will, Gracie Mae, Aiden, and Gabriel. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents.
Tributes
"Our deepest sympathy to the Krabill family Marion,Darlene, Cassandra ,and Carissa Conner"
"Ken was a good man. Always quick with a smile, patient and fair, He will be missed."
"Our prayers and thought are with the Krabill Family. May the Family find Peace in the memories of Ken. God Bless!"
"My condolences to Larry and the Krabill family in their time of loss. May God be with you during this difficult time."
"I'm so very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I first got the honor to meet Ken when he allowed me to do a ride along with one of the deputies. It started snowing and the deputy had been called to a few accidents. My parents were waiting for me and he thought I had to get back right then and there, so I've bet money that he was driving about 80 mph to get me back to the office to meet my parents. Then as a jr. in high school he again allowed me the privilege to do an internship at the sheriff's office, not for just my jr. year but also for my sr. year. It was then that I again got the privilege to accompany Ken on a transport. I thought for sure we were going to crash as Ken and I discussed the military and becoming an officer. He was telling me all about it as it was during that time that I had enlisted. I remember yelling at him that the car in front of us was stopping because he wasn't paying attention. I'm pretty sure there were grip marks left in the cars after both of these rides. I laugh about them today as I tell others of those two rides. I'm glad I got to have shared the chats, laughs, smiles, atta-girls and so much more with him. Thank you Krabill family for sharing Ken with all of us."
"So sorry for your loss. Know you are hurting right now,prayers to you and your family. Kenny was a good man and will surely be missed."
"My prayers to the family. I am grateful for the many ways Ken helped me serve as chaplain for the 224th Engr. Bn. He was a caring man who touched our lives deeply. I offered Mass yesterday for my good friend Ken and his family. Fr. Tom Spiegel"
"Krabill Family, I was privileged to have the opportunity to serve and take care of Ken a few times recently in the ED. It was such a blessing to see his smiling face and contagious laugh. I'm so sorry for all of you as you mourn his passing but I find comfort in knowing that one day all of you will be reunited with him. This isn't good bye, just see you later. He is whole again - healthy and pain free - for that I am grateful."
"Our Condolences to the Kenneth Krabill Family Jim and Doris onorato The Plan of the Master Weaver Our lives are but fine weavings That God and we prepare, Each life becomes a fabric planned And fashioned in His care. We may not always see just how The weavings intertwine, But we must trust the Master's hand And follow His design, For He can view the pattern Upon the upper side, While we must look from underneath And trust in Him to guide;... Sometimes a strand of sorrow Is added to His plan, And though it's difficult for us, We still must understand That it's He who fills the shuttle, It's He who knows what's best, So we must weave in patience And leave to Him the rest... . Not till the loom is silent' And the shuttles cease to fly Shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why- The dark threads are as needed In the Weaver's skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned. He Gathers Every Teardrop Regardless of the circumstance, regardless of the fear Regardless of the pain we bear, regardless of the tear Our God is ever in control, performing as He should And He has promised in His word, to work things for our good But as a loving Father would, He sometimes lets us cry to cleanse the hurt out of our heart, to wash it from our eye. Yet gently gathers He the tears within His hands to stay. Put thou my tears into thy bottle, are they not in thy book? Psalms 56:8 Since before any of us were born, God planned for us to share our lives with each other. He knew exactly how our strengths and our weakness would balance one another, and through our depth of love, understanding and commitment we would learn to be developed through the hard times and that mutual trust and respect would be born as a result of over coming the trials together. He knew that we would laugh together and cry together. He knew we needed each other to hug, to help, to teach, to serve, to love. His Journey's Just Begun Don't think of him as gone away, his journey's just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one. Just think of him as resting from sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. Think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched for nothing ever loved is ever lost, and he was loved so much. E. Brenneman As We Remember Them In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we remember them. In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter, we remember them. In the opening of the buds and in the warmth of summer, we remember them. In the rustling of the leaves and the beauty of Autumn, we remember them. In the beginning of the year and when it ends, we remember them. When we are weary and in need of strength, we remember them. When we have joys to share, we remember them. So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now apart of us, as we remember them. "By Calling Us Home, God is doing what any Father would do He is Providing a better place to rest""
"Carolyn and family, I was saddened to hear of Kenny's passing. The last time I saw him was at Wal-Mart and he said he hadn't been feeling well, and I could tell he wasn't. But he still had that friendly smile and happy look on his face to see me, just as he did for so many people. He was such a people person and well liked. I know it will be hard for you all, but I believe he is in a much better place now with no suffering. Hold on to the memories, let them bring you joy and fill your hearts with happiness when you think of Ken. May you find comfort and strength through our Lord Jesus over the next days, weeks, months and years to follow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God's peace and blessings. Sheila"
"Ken will be remembered most for his generosity and compassion. His Love for family and the positive impact he made on the community. He was such a lovely person quick witted with a big smile for everyone with a social characteristic he always had was the ability to be friend, neighbor, acquaintance who was ready to assist anyone in need always with encouraging words. Our Sympathy to the family."
"Carolyn and family, We are both so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. My The Lord wrap his arms around you and help you through this."
"My sympathy to the family!"
"Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."