Kenneth John Eike

Kenneth John Eike, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on July 13, 1939, the son of Leander and Susan (Conrad) Eike.  He served honorably in the United States Army from 1958-1961.

On July 1, 1961, he was united in marriage in New Vienna to Norma, the daughter of Leo and Henrietta (Schilmoeller) Recker. Six children were born to this union. Together they farmed and raised their family in rural Ryan. Ken enjoyed fishing and sharing his catch with family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family. 

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Norma; his six children, Sarah (Dan) Gudenkauf of Ryan, Iowa, Mark (Rori) Eike of Eldon, Iowa, Judy (Tracy) Peterson of Adel, Iowa, Dennis (Jill) Eike of New Hampton, Iowa, Gene (Heather) Eike of Hudson, Wisconsin, and Nick (Alexa) Eike of Manchester, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 8 step great-grandchildren; siblings Ann (Charlie) Recker, Jim (Doris) Eike, Marge (Jim) Heisler, Ron (Shirley) Eike, and Esther (Jeff) Ellis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Sarah Eike; and infant grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the staff members at the University of Iowa Hospital and Regional Medical Center for all their wonderful care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in support of UI Heart & Vascular Center Development Fund to the University of Iowa Center for Advancement, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550. On the memo line or on a note attached, please indicate "Gift in memory of Kenneth Eike ." Credit card gifts may be made at givetoiowa.org.

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