Kenneth L. Egland

Kenneth L. Egland, age 92, of Rochester, died on Friday, June 17, 2016, at Season's Hospice House in Rochester after a short stay. The visitation will be from 4:00 7:30 pm on Monday, June 20, 2016 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 7:30 pm. The burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, IA. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. KennethLeRoy Egland was born on October 3, 1923, in Hamilton County near Jewell, IA to Leonard and Mabelle Bessie (Hanson) Egland. In 1942, he was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Kenneth's faith remained very important to him throughout his life.He graduated from Webster City High School in 1940 at the age of sixteen. After high school, Kenneth worked and lived on a local farm. On March 13, 1944, he married Anna June Clair in Webster City, IA. Shortly after the marriage, Kenneth began a carpentry apprenticeship. He later formed a construction partnership with Jerry Michaelson. They built many commercial and residential buildings in the Jewell and Webster City area until 1958. He then farmed near Webster City, Iowa. In 1969 he purchased his own farm near Eyota, MN and farmed until 1974. He later sold and invested in real estate which he managed, and continued that into his retirement. Kenneth enjoyed reading, especially about farming, finance, and real estate. He enjoyed listening to polka music, and visiting with his friends and family. His grandchildren were very special to him. He also spent a great deal of time helping others. Kenneth is survived by his wife June of 72 years; son, Loren (Cristina) Egland of Antioch, CA; daughter, JoneEgland (Daniel) Trapp of Mantorville, MN; grandchildren; Summer Egland, Autumn (Jose) Agosto; Zachary and Zoey Trapp; great-grandchildren, Crystal and Violet Agosto. Kenneth was preceded in death by his brother, Marion Egland; sister, Virginia Barr Gartner.