Norman C. Kennedy, 77, of Maquoketa, Iowa passed away on November 23rd.

Norm is a Maquoketa, Iowa, native, raised on a family farm known for purebred Angus Show cattle. After his time in college at the Iowa State University, Norm served in the U.S Army National Guard Reserve from 1966-1971.

On August 4th, 1968 Norm married Sandra Sue Small and they had 3 children. Paul “PJ”, Patricia and Patrick.

In 1980 Norm acquired his Brokers license and began Kennedy Realty. In 2009 he merged with Gilmore Realty forming Kennedy-Gilmore Realty. On January 1, 2020, Kennedy-Gilmore joined forces with Nemmers Realty forming the Nemmers Realty Maquoketa office.

Norm led students in both 4-H and Junior Achievement.

Norm was member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the East Central Iowa Association of REALTORS®. He has served in the capacity of President for the Jackson County Board of Realtors three times. Over the years, Norm has served on a number of boards throughout the community and was a member of the Rotary, the Masons and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.

Those left to honor his memory include his 3 children, Paul “PJ” of Des Moines, Patricia (Barry) Davanzo of New York, Patrick of Denver, Colorado and 3 grandchildren Joshua, Marisol and Nicolena. Brother-in-law Gregory (Kim) Small and his beloved dog “Maggie”.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Sandra.

The family will honor his wishes of a private burial service at Mount Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa, IA. Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, Dubuque, Iowa is assisting the family.