Charles Melville Kent was born October 11, 1930, on a farm in Lucas County, Iowa, the son of Melville Charles and Fern Joan (Briggs) Kent and passed away March 30, 2020, at the age of 89, at his rural Clarke County home surrounded by family. Charles attended Spring Hill Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Lucas High School with the class of 1949. At a very early age, his parents divorced, and he was raised by his father and paternal grandparents, Albert & Amelia Kent.
Charles married Evelyn Page on August 6, 1954, in Osceola, Iowa. To this union three children were born.
He began his life-long farming career, first in Lucas County and in 1966 he and Evelyn moved to the family home east of Osceola. For many years he drove a rock truck, hauling lime with his father-in-law.
Charles was a St. Louis Cardinals fan for life. He also had a love for playing fast-pitch softball, basketball, and was an avid deer hunter up until 2018. He also enjoyed square dancing which was made into a family affair. The Kent’s could form their own square as each of the kids and in-laws learned to dance, with grandson Lance being the caller.
Charles enjoyed playing cards and loved a competitive game of horseshoes. For many years he could be seen driving his favorite vehicle, “Old Blue”, which he retired in 2003. He had a passion for attending the County and Iowa State Fair, only missing one in his lifetime. Charles had an eagle eye for mushroom hunting and was always very proud of his rhubarb patch, being started from his grandparents and Evelyn’s grandmother’s patch.
His biggest joy was when the family was all together for holidays or any occasion. He and Evelyn rarely missed any activity involving their children or grandchildren, whether it be a sporting event, a musical, or showing livestock at fairs.
Charles belonged to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Posse, riding in the drill team for many years. He was an active member of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Reserves, and the Do-Sceola Square Dance Club.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Pearl (Pug) & Maxine Page, brother-in-law Robert D. Page, sister & brother-in-law Donajene & William Tjelmeland, nephew Steven Tjelmeland, and daughter-in-law, Jean Kent.
A private family graveside service was held at Maple hill Cemetery in Osceola.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Clarke County Fairgrounds Memorial.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.
Charles married Evelyn Page on August 6, 1954, in Osceola, Iowa. To this union three children were born.
He began his life-long farming career, first in Lucas County and in 1966 he and Evelyn moved to the family home east of Osceola. For many years he drove a rock truck, hauling lime with his father-in-law.
Charles was a St. Louis Cardinals fan for life. He also had a love for playing fast-pitch softball, basketball, and was an avid deer hunter up until 2018. He also enjoyed square dancing which was made into a family affair. The Kent’s could form their own square as each of the kids and in-laws learned to dance, with grandson Lance being the caller.
Charles enjoyed playing cards and loved a competitive game of horseshoes. For many years he could be seen driving his favorite vehicle, “Old Blue”, which he retired in 2003. He had a passion for attending the County and Iowa State Fair, only missing one in his lifetime. Charles had an eagle eye for mushroom hunting and was always very proud of his rhubarb patch, being started from his grandparents and Evelyn’s grandmother’s patch.
His biggest joy was when the family was all together for holidays or any occasion. He and Evelyn rarely missed any activity involving their children or grandchildren, whether it be a sporting event, a musical, or showing livestock at fairs.
Charles belonged to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Posse, riding in the drill team for many years. He was an active member of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Reserves, and the Do-Sceola Square Dance Club.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Pearl (Pug) & Maxine Page, brother-in-law Robert D. Page, sister & brother-in-law Donajene & William Tjelmeland, nephew Steven Tjelmeland, and daughter-in-law, Jean Kent.
A private family graveside service was held at Maple hill Cemetery in Osceola.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Clarke County Fairgrounds Memorial.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.
Charles Melville Kent was born October 11, 1930, on a farm in Lucas County, Iowa, the son of Melville Charles and Fern Joan (Briggs) Kent and passed away March 30, 2020, at the age of 89, at his rural Clarke County home surrounded by family. Charles attended Spring Hill Country School through the 8th grade and graduated from Lucas High School with the class of 1949. At a very early age, his parents divorced, and he was raised by his father and paternal grandparents, Albert & Amelia Kent.
Charles married Evelyn Page on August 6, 1954, in Osceola, Iowa. To this union three children were born.
He began his life-long farming career, first in Lucas County and in 1966 he and Evelyn moved to the family home east of Osceola. For many years he drove a rock truck, hauling lime with his father-in-law.
Charles was a St. Louis Cardinals fan for life. He also had a love for playing fast-pitch softball, basketball, and was an avid deer hunter up until 2018. He also enjoyed square dancing which was made into a family affair. The Kent’s could form their own square as each of the kids and in-laws learned to dance, with grandson Lance being the caller.
Charles enjoyed playing cards and loved a competitive game of horseshoes. For many years he could be seen driving his favorite vehicle, “Old Blue”, which he retired in 2003. He had a passion for attending the County and Iowa State Fair, only missing one in his lifetime. Charles had an eagle eye for mushroom hunting and was always very proud of his rhubarb patch, being started from his grandparents and Evelyn’s grandmother’s patch.
His biggest joy was when the family was all together for holidays or any occasion. He and Evelyn rarely missed any activity involving their children or grandchildren, whether it be a sporting event, a musical, or showing livestock at fairs.
Charles belonged to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Posse, riding in the drill team for many years. He was an active member of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Reserves, and the Do-Sceola Square Dance Club.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Pearl (Pug) & Maxine Page, brother-in-law Robert D. Page, sister & brother-in-law Donajene & William Tjelmeland, nephew Steven Tjelmeland, and daughter-in-law, Jean Kent.
A private family graveside service was held at Maple hill Cemetery in Osceola.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Clarke County Fairgrounds Memorial.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.
Charles married Evelyn Page on August 6, 1954, in Osceola, Iowa. To this union three children were born.
He began his life-long farming career, first in Lucas County and in 1966 he and Evelyn moved to the family home east of Osceola. For many years he drove a rock truck, hauling lime with his father-in-law.
Charles was a St. Louis Cardinals fan for life. He also had a love for playing fast-pitch softball, basketball, and was an avid deer hunter up until 2018. He also enjoyed square dancing which was made into a family affair. The Kent’s could form their own square as each of the kids and in-laws learned to dance, with grandson Lance being the caller.
Charles enjoyed playing cards and loved a competitive game of horseshoes. For many years he could be seen driving his favorite vehicle, “Old Blue”, which he retired in 2003. He had a passion for attending the County and Iowa State Fair, only missing one in his lifetime. Charles had an eagle eye for mushroom hunting and was always very proud of his rhubarb patch, being started from his grandparents and Evelyn’s grandmother’s patch.
His biggest joy was when the family was all together for holidays or any occasion. He and Evelyn rarely missed any activity involving their children or grandchildren, whether it be a sporting event, a musical, or showing livestock at fairs.
Charles belonged to the Clarke County Sheriff’s Posse, riding in the drill team for many years. He was an active member of the Clarke County Sheriff’s Reserves, and the Do-Sceola Square Dance Club.
Charles was preceded in death by his parents, in-laws Pearl (Pug) & Maxine Page, brother-in-law Robert D. Page, sister & brother-in-law Donajene & William Tjelmeland, nephew Steven Tjelmeland, and daughter-in-law, Jean Kent.
A private family graveside service was held at Maple hill Cemetery in Osceola.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Clarke County Fairgrounds Memorial.
Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family will not be having a public memorial at this time.
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