In Loving Memory
Kenneth E. Fread
February 2, 1923 - September 6, 2017

VISITATION
Saturday, September 9, 2017
10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
United Methodist Church
Ruthven, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, September 9, 2017
11:00 A.M.
United Methodist Church
Ruthven, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Kris Hackbart

Kenneth Earl Fread, son of Earnest Aaron and Anne Marie Sewell-Fread was born February 2, 1923 in Emmetsburg, Iowa. Kenneth passed away September 6, 2017 at the Spencer Municipal Hospital, Spencer, Iowa.

Kenneth met the love of his life, Vivian Maxine Roland-Fread prior to entering the U. S. Navy. They were united in marriage on August 30, 1944. Five children were born into the family - Roger, Barbara, Nancy, Patricia, and Lisa.

Kenneth served his country in the Pacific on the LCI 67, a troop carrier, during WW II. Kenneth and Vivian settled in Ruthven after the war, making it their home for the remainder of his life. They served the Ruthven community well. Kenneth farmed north of Ruthven until 1961 when he purchased the Ruthven Produce. They handled chickens, eggs, and sold Golden Sun Feeds. Kenneth sold AMC cars for Miner Motors in Estherville, 1965-1970.

In the fall of 1970, Ken and Vivian took a giant leap of faith in the Ruthven community and built the Lost Island Golf Club on the northeast corner of Lost Island Lake. Ken built and manicured a beautiful nine-hole golf course, offering hours of entertainment to those whose passion was golf. His wife ran the club house, serving many hungry golfers great meals and snacks.

Kenneth enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and golfing. He and Vivian had a large garden each summer and Kenneth liked helping Vivian with the gardening and canning the produce they grew. He also enjoyed doing yardwork. Kenneth was an avid Iowa and Iowa State football and basketball fan, rarely missing the opportunity to watch their games.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 73 years, Vivian, one son Roger (Karen Lee) of New Sharon, Iowa and two daughters Barbara (Chester) Garrett of Williamston, S. C. and Lisa (Craig) Markley of Ames, Iowa. Six grandchildren Brian (Amy) Fread, Regina (Maury) Anderson, Melanie (Ben) Dugan, Josh (Casey) Garrett, Kayla Cable and Cody Markley. Nine great-grandchildren, Rowan and Ashlyn Fread, Isaac and Jillian Anderson, Colin Dugan, Taylor and Lylah Garrett, Kennedi and Madeline Cable. Sisters-in-law Jean Fread, Marjorie Fread, Bette Fread, Jean Roland, Nancy Roland, Betty Cuklanz, and Helen Enderson. Brothers-in-law Richard Mingus and Alan Enderson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, two children Nancy (2009) and Patricia (infant), one sister. Darlene Fry, and two brothers Richard Fread and Raymond Fread.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home