Kenneth E. Mathis, 72, of Iola, passed away Monday, November 12th, at his residence. He was born in Manchester, Iowa on January 1, 1946, a son of the late Irene P. (Lockhart) and Kenneth T. Mathis.
Ken and his family moved to Iola from Iowa in 1957. He worked on the family farm till the late 1980's. Then working various jobs until his retirement in 2008. His hobbies included snowmobiling, motorcycling, ice racing, bowling, and watching tractor pulls and car races.
He is survived by his Brother : William Mathis of Waupaca, Brother in law: Richard Binley of Iola.
Nephews & Nieces: Richard (Bev) Binley of Weyauwega, Michael (Chris) Binley of Iola, Tim (Susie Burr) Binley of Waupaca, Kim (Dean) Nelson of Waupaca, Harvey (Kathy Heger) Arndt, Great Nieces and Nephews: Michael (Stacy) Binley of Suffolk, VA, Barbara (David) Nelson of Waupaca, Joseph Nelson & Kelsey Nelson and Samantha Nelson all of Waupaca, Patrick Nelson of Jacksonville, NC, and Tony (Becca) Binley of Weyauwega along with several Great Great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and Sisters: Betty Arndt and Ruth Binley.
Funeral Service will be held at Voie Funeral Home in Iola, at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 16th, with Reverend Mary Bope officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11-1 PM. Interment will be in Iola Riverside Community Cemetery in Iola
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Voie Funeral Home
120 S. Main St
Iola, WI. 54945
715-445-2560