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Obituary

Kenneth “Kenny” Lee Schwenker, 66, of West Burlington died suddenly of Heart Failure Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Great River Medical Center Emergency Department in West Burlington.
Born April 28, 1953 in Burlington, Iowa he was the son of Robert “Bob” Lee and Bernice Violet (Geffers) Schwenker. He married Elizabeth Callaway October 18, 1975 in Burlington. She passed away December 15, 2002. He married Diane Miller on July 11, 2015 in Danville.
Ken was a graduate of Burlington High School 1971 and attended SCC and was later honored as a distinguished alumnus. He then backpacked through Europe before returning to the family business.
Ken was current President and owner of Standard of Beaverdale, his family business and worked there for his entire lifetime.
He was a member of St. Luke United Church of Christ.
Kenny enjoyed spending time with family, baking & eating sweets and woodworking. He had a very positive attitude for his community and was very involved in and supported many community events. He loved SCC basketball & Fireworks.
Survivors include his wife Diane of Burlington; two children, Katherine A. Schwenker of Burlington and David R. (Barbara Becker) Schwenker of Clive, Iowa; step-children Ben (Diana) Dobson of West Burlington, Sarah Krabill of Ozark, MO, Kyle (Nicole) Dobson of Burlington, Rachel (Matt) Vandevoort of Ozark, MO and Mallory (Justin) Jennings of Burlington; eight grandchildren; two brothers, Dan (Debra) Schwenker of Burlington, Greg (Brenda Smith) Schwenker; two sisters, Brenda Carson and Sharon (Tony) Ashby of West Burlington and by a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth, his parents and one grandson.
The private graveside committal service for Ken will be Tuesday, April 7, 2020.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time. A celebration of Life will be at a later date.
A memorial has been established for Hospice House and Greater Burlington Sports Foundation for the Future Gymnasium Project.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com