Kenneth Dooley Sr.

Kenneth Leroy Dooley Sr (Senior or Daddy Dooley), age 78, of Missouri Valley, IA, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 27, 2021. Kenny was born on December 6, 1943, to Forest and Irene Dooley in Plattsmouth, NE. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Jean Harder on March 21, 1964, at the Methodist Church in Missouri Valley. They had three sons, Bud (Ken Jr), Tim and Matt. As they raised their family, Kenny worked hard and enjoyed many hobbies with his sons and friends. Many memories were made in the garage and yard as they all worked on derby cars and a race car. He loved bowling, hunting, fishing and farming. Morning coffee was a favorite place for Kenny to brag about his grandkids and find out what happened in the county since the morning before. He was proud to be a member of the Missouri Valley Volunteer Fire Department since 1969. Kenny was a member of the FOE #3876 and was elected to the Missouri Valley City Council in 2019.

Kenny is survived by: wife, Linda; sons, Bud (Brenda), Tim (Kris) and Matt (special friend, Katrina); grandchildren, Whitney and Gabe Reisz, Cassie and Max Chapman, Lexie and Ross Johnson, Kara Dooley and Cole Meece, Heather Dooley, Lilly Dooley and Brodie Dooley; great-grandchildren, Caroline Chapman, Addison Reisz, Eleanor Reisz, and Weylin Meece; his sisters, Donnabelle Adams, Jo Mosley, Barb Schulte, Pat Schulte and Mary Mosley (Wayne); brothers, Butch Schulte (Diane), Mike Schulte (Lorraine) and Forest Dooley (Nikki); and many nephews and nieces, great-nephews and great nieces.

Kenny was preceded in death by: sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Art Fountain; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Jim Beers; brother-in-law, Harold Adams; brother-in-law, Rudy Mosley

Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa. 

Celebration of Life Service 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 Hennessey Funeral Home Missouri Valley, Iowa .

Luncheon following services at the Eagle’s Club in Missouri Valley. 

Officiating Pastor Connie McWilliams

Music Selections

“Hallelujah”                       “Strong”             “Even Though I’m Leaving”

Honorary Pall Bearers

Doug Short Sr Forest Love

Jim Hiller Donny Fountain

Roger Cooper Bob Greene

Rich Scebold Roger Smith

Mike Bierce Dick Hansen

Terry Totten

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11 Comments

  • Daleth Bierce Greer Posted December 28, 2021 12:42 pm

    So sorry for your loss . Sympathy and prayers to all the family.

  • Randy and Beth Moore Posted December 28, 2021 1:28 pm

    Sorry for your loss will not be able to attend as we are out of town please accept our condolences as we know what it is like to loose a parent 🙏🙏

  • Linda K Summers Posted December 28, 2021 1:48 pm

    Our sincere condolences

  • Kathy Fountain Posted December 28, 2021 5:04 pm

    Dear Linda & family,
    Our family so loved and admired Kenny, always will. You remain in our most heartfelt prayers.

  • Anita Harder Posted December 28, 2021 7:01 pm

    Sending my prayers and love to Linda and all his family!

  • Daniel D..Bond Posted December 28, 2021 7:24 pm

    So sorry to hear or see the loss of Kenneth ! Good friend, we played many of softball games together years ago. He will be missed by many friends. RIP, He is in a better place now. No more pain or suffering !

  • Dennis. Maryanne. Withem Posted December 29, 2021 12:02 pm

    Linda and. Family. Sorry to about your loss

  • Joni Lowry Posted December 29, 2021 12:05 pm

    I’m so very sad to hear of Uncle Kenny’s passing. I’m SO glad we got to visit with he & Aunt Linda when Dad passed in August. He was very upbeat about beating his illness and could hardly wait to get back to the farm to help Bud.
    Thinking of all of you. We love you & you’re in our prayers.

  • Travis Baker Posted December 29, 2021 10:01 pm

    Sorry for your loss Dooley Family i knew his Granddaughters Whit and Lexie Kenny was a great person and I know his neighbor Don Fountain so I heard how he was doing RIP Kenny may you rest in peace #KennyDooley1943-2021 he ain’t no pain and He ain’t Suffering anymore prayers go out to family with this difficult time

  • Travis Baker Posted December 29, 2021 10:06 pm

    Sorry for your loss Dooley Family I knew his Granddaughters Whit and Lexie Kenny was a great person and I know his neighbor Don Fountain may he rest in peace #KennyDooley1943-2021 RIP Kenny he’s in a better place

  • Francis and Mary Coddington Posted January 5, 2022 11:32 am

    Our condolences to all the Dooley family.

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