Kenneth 'Hobo' Kosnar

Kenneth Hobo Lester Kosnar of Beaman passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014, at his home. Memorial services for Kenny will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the family. For more information or to send a condolence please visit: www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Hobo and his family. Kenny Kosnar was born on May 5, 1956, in Waterloo, Iowa to Lester and Billie Dicken Kosnar. Kenny graduated from BCLUW High School in 1974. Kenny was united in marriage to Joni Harding from 1981 until 1993 and had two children: Renee (1981) and Megan (1985). Hobo started out as a truck driver then worked for Lynks Seeds/Mycogen for over 30 years. After his retirement he was a long haul truck driver and most recently worked for Hoppe Air Spray where he fueled the planes. Hobo loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle, drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon beer and was an excellent griller. Above everything else, he loved to spend time with his friends, family and grandchildren. Left to cherish his memory are his children: Renee (Juan) Aragon of Ankeny, and Megan (Andrew Determan) Kosnar of State Center, family cat, Payton; mother of his children; Joni England; and his lifelong best friend; Mike Skramovsky. Father, Lester Kosnar of Dysart. Grandchildren: Ruben, Adrianna, Parker, and Averi; great grandchild. Kyrin. Brothers: Larry (Elaine) Kosnar of Gladbrook and Gary Kosnar of Grundy Center. Sister, Michelle Kosnar of Union; nieces: Nichole Ott, Jamie Ott, and Rikki VandenOever; nephew, Brandon Ott; Kenny was preceded in death by his mother, Billie; twin brother in infancy, Kendall Kosnar; nephew, Casey Brent; and his two dogs, Savannah and Benny.