Vincent Eugene Kennedy was born February 17, 1932, in Greene County. He was the youngest son of Thomas and Luella (Tiffany) Kennedy. Vince attended East Greene High School.
In 1952, Vince entered the United States Army. He served his country during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1954. Upon his return to Iowa, he met and married Doris Jean Garnett of Scranton. Together they raised five children.
Vince and Doris farmed for several years until Vince went to work for the United States Postal Service. He worked as a clerk for 30 years. In the evenings he provided janitorial services for local businesses. He also worked for Dial America. When Vince retired from the post office he enjoyed doing seasonal farm work.
Vince was an avid sports fan who never missed his children’s or grandchildren’s games. Vince also enjoyed going to the casino with his dear friend, Don.
Vince loved family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and papa. Vince was also a beloved uncle and friend. Vincent Eugene Kennedy passed away at his home in Jefferson on Sept. 30, 2020. He was 88 years of age. His quick wit and smile will be missed by many.
Vince is survived by his wife of 64 years, Doris Jean Kennedy; his children Becky Kennedy of Mediapolis, John Kennedy (Renee Minnehan) of Carroll, Denise (Dean) Promes of Jefferson, and Thomas Kennedy of Jefferson; brothers Jerry (Janice) Kennedy of Grand Junction and Dick (Janet) Kennedy of Jefferson; daughter-in-law,Diane Kennedy of Jefferson; grandchildren Tiffany (John) Hupp, Kayla Promes, Joe Promes, Jennifer Kennedy, Marissa Promes, Morgan Minnehan, Hannah Promes, Michael Kennedy, and Nathan Kennedy; and great- grandchildren Zachary, Easton, and Jett Hupp; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends. Vince was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Mary Jane Wells, and his son Robert Dean Kennedy.
Services will be held Monday, Oct. 5, at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. The family requests that everyone wear masks.
The family is assisted by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson, 515-386-2171.
