Kenneth McCormick

Monday, June 21, 2021 7:59 pm

Kenneth M. McCormick, 75, of Clear Lake passed away peacefully Friday, June 18, 2021 in Clear Lake.

Kenneth Michael McCormick, son of Joseph and Adeline (Walter) McCormick, was born Nov . 23, 1945 at Decorah. He graduated from Decorah High School in 1963.After high school Ken worked at Nordness Creamery in Decorah as a butter maker supervisor. On Nov. 14, 1964 he married Mary Benson at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Decorah. To this union four children were born: Connie, Kevin, Scott and Susan. In 1966 he went to work at Decorah Creamery as a cheese maker supervisor.

In 1976, the family moved to LuVerne, Iowa where they owned and operated Ken and Mary Lounge. They moved to Garner in 1982 and later to Clear Lake. Ken and Mary owned and operated Back Yard Deli in Clear Lake for 17 years until selling it to their son, Scott. Ken then began selling cars at Schukei Chevrolet and Mason City Ford until his retirement. He was a great car salesman and cherished the many friendships he formed with customers o ver the years. Ken will always be remembered for his many trips to Wendy’s in Mason City to order his usual Crispy Chicken Sandwich and a senior Sprite. In his retirement he worked part-time at Hy-Vee for several years. He enjoyed wintering in Harlingen, Texas, golfing, bowling, camping, playing pool and cards, having coffee on the corner with the guys and especially attending his grandchildren’s activities. Ken was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Minnesota Viking fan. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, I.O.O.F. in Decorah and Clear Lake, and the Clear Lake Evening and Noon Lions Club. He also served on the Decorah and LuVerne Fire Departments.

Ken is survived by his wife, Mary, of Clear Lake; four children, Connie (Tracy) Schroeder of Garner, Kevin (Marie) McCormick of Waukee, Scott (Jaime) McCormick of Mason City and Susan (Dan) Boehnke of Garner; grandchildren, Cole (Sam) McCormick, Maddison McCormick (Jake Mulder), Shelby Schroeder, Colton Schroeder (fiancée, Kylee Luther), Bayley McCormick, Brody Boehnke, Braden Boehnke and Tanner McCormick; greatgrandson, Lane Michael McCormick; brother, Donald (Pat) McCormick of Decorah; sister-in-law, Jule McCabe of Decorah; brother-in-law, Carsten Quam of Decorah; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jerry (Helen) McCormick and Dale McCormick; sisters, Carol Quam and Joyce (Gary) Gates; and nephews, Terry McCormick and Kyle McCormick.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at St. Benedict Ca tholic Church in Decorah with Rev. Donald Hertges officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Gateway Hospice. Cards may be sent to the family at P.O. Box 123, Clear Lake, IA 50428.

Cataldo Funeral Home assisted with arrangements  641-923-2841   www.cataldofuneralhome.com