Kenneth John Moran, 68, Scottsdale, AZ, passed from this life to the next on April 5, 2016 at his home.
The family of Ken will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, 2016 at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Cascade, Iowa. A committal service will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Cascade, Iowa.
Ken was born on March 11, 1948 in Cascade, Iowa, son of Eldred and Margaret (Knepper) Moran. He is a graduate of the former Aquin High School in Cascade and he is a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. In July, 1999, he was united in marriage to Charlene Flaherty in Philadelphia.
His life was one of love and service. He adored his family, and was a wonderful friend to many and he provided grateful service to the poor through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Ken loved people by quietly doing things for them. He will be especially remembered for his humility, generous heart and sharp wit.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene Flaherty of Scottsdale, AZ; two daughters, Marla (Rodney) Nilson of Marietta, GA, and Tina (Maurice) Hall of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandchildren, Davis and Olivia Nilson and Jada Hall; and two brothers, Tom Moran and Terry (Joyce) Moran both of Cedar Rapids, IA.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Peggy Moran.
Memorial may be sent in Ken's name to the Society of St Vincent de Paul at 420 W. Watkins, Phoenix, AZ 85003.