Kenneth Carl Nauman, 74, of Dubuque, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Unity Point Health Meriter Hospital in Madison, WI.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, August 30, 2019 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Rd. Dubuque, IA, where a Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 31, 2019, at St. Raphael Cathedral in Dubuque with Rev. Monsignor Thomas Toale as celebrant. Entombment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Post 6 and the Tri-State Vietnam Veterans.

Born November 4, 1944 in Dubuque, he was the son of Albert and LaVera (Freihoefer) Nauman. On July 10, 1971, he married Marilyn Hansen in Dubuque at St. Raphael Cathedral.

He was a 1962 graduate of Wahlert High School.

He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a medic in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967.

Ken worked at Dubuque Packing Company and later worked at the U.S. Postal Office as a postal clerk for 25 years.

He was a member of St. Raphael Cathedral, Catholic Order of Foresters, Knights of Columbus Council #510, Tri-State Vietnam Veterans, Amvets, and American Legion Post #6.

He was a diehard Chicago Cubs fan and an Iowa Hawkeyes football and basketball fan. He was a strong supporter of all his children and grandchildren’s activities. He loved country and polka music, playing euchre, gardening, and the great outdoors. He was always there with a “dad” joke. Dad will be remembered for his infectious smile, kind heart, and willingness to help others.

Survivors include Marilyn; his five children, Deana Kueter of Kansas City, MO, Allen (Crystal) Nauman of Dubuque, Steven Nauman of Lawrence, KS, Sara Nauman of Kansas City, MO, and Gina (Chad) Wilming of Cedar Falls; three grandchildren, Noah Kueter, Chase Nauman, and Brodie Wilming; one brother, Eugene (Carole) Nauman of Dubuque; three sisters, Dianne (Gene) Finzel of Bellevue, Marlene (Ken) TeKippe of Key West, and Janice (Terry) Smith of Rio Rancho, NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Carla.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Luther Manor and Clarke Physical Therapy for their loving care of our dad.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent at www.hskfhcares.com.