Kenneth "Kenny" DeWayne Kirk

Kenneth “Kenny” DeWayne Kirk, age 63, of Albia, IA, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at his home. Kenny was born on June 25, 1960, at the Skiff Memorial Hospital in Newton, IA, to Clifford Dale and Barbara Jean (Major) Kirk. He grew up attending school in Newton before moving to Albia where he graduated from the Albia High School with the class of 1978. He then attended William Penn College in Oskaloosa where he majored in History and was a member of Delta Beta Phi. On August 16, 1986, he was united in marriage to Cynthia Sinclair and to this union 2 daughters, Rachell and Ariel, were born. Kenny and Cindy shared 37 years of marriage prior to his passing. Kenny worked at Pamida in his younger years before going to work at AYM where he worked on the assembly line and later in quality control. He then went to work at John Deere in Ottumwa building wind rowers on the assembly line. Kenny was a member of the UAW union with John Deere and a past Union Steward. He enjoyed being outdoors. He had a love for sports, playing baseball and football in his younger years, later playing slow-pitch softball, and coaching youth softball teams. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. Kenny’s true passion in life was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Kenny is survived by his wife, Cindy; 2 daughters, Rachell and Ariel (Kelly) Reed; 4 grandchildren, Marly, Urijha, Aleah, and Dash; and 3 brothers, Cliff (Donna), Rick, and Mike Kirk. Kenny is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Barbara; his grandparents, Milo and Icle Major and Clifford and Anna Kirk; a brother, Donnie Kirk; and a sister, Debbie Smead. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Kenny’s family present from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. to greet family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Pastor Richard Grimes officiating. A private family burial will be held at a later date. An open memorial has been established to the family.

Kenneth "Kenny" DeWayne Kirk

June 25, 1960 - April 30, 2024