1935
Rev.
2006
Rev. Kenneth E. Farb
October 26, 1935 — February 26, 2006
Rev. Kenneth E. Farb, 92, of Rock Island, died Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Silver Cross Nursing Center, Rock Island.
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the Ascesion Chapel at Augustana College, Rock Island. Private committal services will be held in Conover, WI in late spring. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Augustana College, Rock Island.
Rev. Farb was born October 26, 1913 in Britt, Iowa, the son of Carl and Agnes Anderson Farb. He married Runa Castman on August 24, 1937 on Bessemer, Michigan. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1990.
He graduated from Augustana College in 1935. He was ordained into the ministry at the Augustan Lutheran Chuch in 1938. He was an interim pastor at the Hope Lutheran Church in Dixon, Iowa. He was also a Chaplain in the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed carpentry work and both hunting and fishing. He was an avid reader and stamp collector.
Survivors
Children Kenric (Andrea) Farb Lisle, IL
Margene Johns Janesville, WI
Richard (Pam) Farb Punta Gorda, FL
David (Sharon) Farb Wilmette, IL
Peter (Barbara) Farb Menaska, WI
Grandchildren Mara, Matthew, Jon Christopher
Adam, Thomas, Nicole, Sara, and Peter Jr.
Great Grandchildren Samantha, Kathryn, Cora, Ezekiel and Jocelyn
Sister Marjorie Buhmann La Crosse, WI
Nieces Kristine Heath Fair Oaks, CA
Karen Gustafson Watertown, WI
Nephew Conrad Youngbloom Mulvane, KS
Online condolences may be expressed to Kenneth's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com
Memorial Services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2006 at the Ascesion Chapel at Augustana College, Rock Island. Private committal services will be held in Conover, WI in late spring. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Augustana College, Rock Island.
Rev. Farb was born October 26, 1913 in Britt, Iowa, the son of Carl and Agnes Anderson Farb. He married Runa Castman on August 24, 1937 on Bessemer, Michigan. She preceded him in death on January 2, 1990.
He graduated from Augustana College in 1935. He was ordained into the ministry at the Augustan Lutheran Chuch in 1938. He was an interim pastor at the Hope Lutheran Church in Dixon, Iowa. He was also a Chaplain in the U.S. Army.
He enjoyed carpentry work and both hunting and fishing. He was an avid reader and stamp collector.
Survivors
Children Kenric (Andrea) Farb Lisle, IL
Margene Johns Janesville, WI
Richard (Pam) Farb Punta Gorda, FL
David (Sharon) Farb Wilmette, IL
Peter (Barbara) Farb Menaska, WI
Grandchildren Mara, Matthew, Jon Christopher
Adam, Thomas, Nicole, Sara, and Peter Jr.
Great Grandchildren Samantha, Kathryn, Cora, Ezekiel and Jocelyn
Sister Marjorie Buhmann La Crosse, WI
Nieces Kristine Heath Fair Oaks, CA
Karen Gustafson Watertown, WI
Nephew Conrad Youngbloom Mulvane, KS
Online condolences may be expressed to Kenneth's family by visiting his obituary at www.esterdahlmortuary.com
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