Kenny graduated from Emerson High School in 1945, after which he immediately enlisted in the Merchant Marines. He served with the Merchant Marines through the end of WWII, and following the war, remained in service until 1948. Kenny then returned to Emerson where he met his sweetheart Madelyn L. Reuter at the roller-skating rink in Wakefield, NE.
Kenny and Madelyn were married on November 4, 1949, settling in Emerson where they had three wonderful children. During their time in Emerson, Kenny worked for Kellogg’s Construction Company until 1967.
Following Kellogg’s, he went on to the final stop in his career, working for IBP as a plant engineer for 22 years. Throughout his time with IBP, Kenny left his mark in multiple locations across the United States until his retirement in 1989. Following his retirement, Kenny and Madelyn settled in South Sioux City, NE, where they lived together until Madelyn passed away in 2009.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Preceded by:
Wife: Madelyn
Parents: Frederick ‘Fritz’ and Henrietta Kropf
Sister: Bernice Barto
Brothers: Ernest ‘Gene’ Kropf and Fred Kropf
Survived by:
Daughter: Deborah (Jim) Bezoni
Sons: Kevin (Cristina) Kropf and Kalvin (Janet) Kropf
Grandchildren: Tracey, Brad, Crystal, Carolyn, Jordan and Jenna
16 great grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
March 2020
Kenny and Madelyn were married on November 4, 1949, settling in Emerson where they had three wonderful children. During their time in Emerson, Kenny worked for Kellogg’s Construction Company until 1967.
Following Kellogg’s, he went on to the final stop in his career, working for IBP as a plant engineer for 22 years. Throughout his time with IBP, Kenny left his mark in multiple locations across the United States until his retirement in 1989. Following his retirement, Kenny and Madelyn settled in South Sioux City, NE, where they lived together until Madelyn passed away in 2009.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Preceded by:
Wife: Madelyn
Parents: Frederick ‘Fritz’ and Henrietta Kropf
Sister: Bernice Barto
Brothers: Ernest ‘Gene’ Kropf and Fred Kropf
Survived by:
Daughter: Deborah (Jim) Bezoni
Sons: Kevin (Cristina) Kropf and Kalvin (Janet) Kropf
Grandchildren: Tracey, Brad, Crystal, Carolyn, Jordan and Jenna
16 great grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
March 2020
Kenny graduated from Emerson High School in 1945, after which he immediately enlisted in the Merchant Marines. He served with the Merchant Marines through the end of WWII, and following the war, remained in service until 1948. Kenny then returned to Emerson where he met his sweetheart Madelyn L. Reuter at the roller-skating rink in Wakefield, NE.
Kenny and Madelyn were married on November 4, 1949, settling in Emerson where they had three wonderful children. During their time in Emerson, Kenny worked for Kellogg’s Construction Company until 1967.
Following Kellogg’s, he went on to the final stop in his career, working for IBP as a plant engineer for 22 years. Throughout his time with IBP, Kenny left his mark in multiple locations across the United States until his retirement in 1989. Following his retirement, Kenny and Madelyn settled in South Sioux City, NE, where they lived together until Madelyn passed away in 2009.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Preceded by:
Wife: Madelyn
Parents: Frederick ‘Fritz’ and Henrietta Kropf
Sister: Bernice Barto
Brothers: Ernest ‘Gene’ Kropf and Fred Kropf
Survived by:
Daughter: Deborah (Jim) Bezoni
Sons: Kevin (Cristina) Kropf and Kalvin (Janet) Kropf
Grandchildren: Tracey, Brad, Crystal, Carolyn, Jordan and Jenna
16 great grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
March 2020
Kenny and Madelyn were married on November 4, 1949, settling in Emerson where they had three wonderful children. During their time in Emerson, Kenny worked for Kellogg’s Construction Company until 1967.
Following Kellogg’s, he went on to the final stop in his career, working for IBP as a plant engineer for 22 years. Throughout his time with IBP, Kenny left his mark in multiple locations across the United States until his retirement in 1989. Following his retirement, Kenny and Madelyn settled in South Sioux City, NE, where they lived together until Madelyn passed away in 2009.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Kenny moved to Omaha in 2012, to be closer to family. There he lived in his own home where he was able to enjoy time with his children, grandchildren, and even great grandchildren, as well as his hobbies of gardening, and cooking. On March 13, 2020, he left us to be with the Lord.
Preceded by:
Wife: Madelyn
Parents: Frederick ‘Fritz’ and Henrietta Kropf
Sister: Bernice Barto
Brothers: Ernest ‘Gene’ Kropf and Fred Kropf
Survived by:
Daughter: Deborah (Jim) Bezoni
Sons: Kevin (Cristina) Kropf and Kalvin (Janet) Kropf
Grandchildren: Tracey, Brad, Crystal, Carolyn, Jordan and Jenna
16 great grandchildren
Many nieces and nephews
Reichmuth Funeral Home
March 2020
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