Kenneth Olmsted, 75, of Charles City, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at his home.
Memorial services for Kenneth Olmsted will be held at a later date in Iowa City.
The son of Dorothy Louise (Kelley) and Henry Olmsted Sr., Kenneth was born May 25, 1936, in Charles City. His twin brother Keith died in infancy. Kenneth graduated from Charles City High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps before returning to Charles City. He was employed at the White Farm tractor plant in town and later at Salsbury Chemicals prior to his retirement in 2001. A member of the First Presbyterian Church in Iowa City, Kenneth was also proud of the fact that he participated in 27 different RAGBRAI tours across the state of Iowa.
Living family members include a sister, Grace Yamaguchi of San Francisco, Calif.; and two brothers, Donald Olmsted of Rochester, Ind., and James Olmsted of Colwell. He also has a sister-in-law, Grace Olmsted, living in Iowa City.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Henry Jr., Eldon, John and Robert.
The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323, in Charles City, is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hauserfh.com.
