Kenneth Ransom

Kenneth R. Ransom, more affectionately known as Kenny, was born on September 7, 1949, in Denison, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Beulah (Frazier) Ransom. He received his education in the Denison Community Schools.

On March 26, 1983, Kenny was united in marriage to Kathy Jo Detlefsen at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Dow City. He was blessed with two children and made their home near Dow City. Kenny worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator with Godbersen-Smith Construction out of Ida Grove, helping build roads and dams. He also worked for the Crawford County Roads Department, where he drove snowplows and maintained gravel roads.

Kenny enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, trapping, and fishing. He had a special love for animals and always had a pet. Above all, he treasured time with his grandchildren and found his greatest joy in watching them grow and cheering them on in all they did.

Kenny passed away on July 27, 2026, at his home in rural Dow City, at the age of 76 years, ten months and 20 days. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Ransom; sister, Sharon (Charles) Campbell; brother, Kevin Ransom; and grandson, Trenton.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy Ransom of Dow City; children: Candi (Jeff) Miller and Jamie Ransom all of Vail; mom, Beulah Ransom; grandchildren: Laine (Damon), Brady, Mya and Kaden; great-grandson, Brayton; brother, Steve (Beverly) Ransom; siblings-in-law: Cheryl Ransom of Denison, Richard Detlefsen of Adel and Linda Burk of West Des Moines; nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends.

A private graveside service will held in the Dow City Cemetery.