Kenneth F. Dittmer

April 24, 1928 - December 4, 2020

Kenneth F. Dittmer, 92, of Aurora, formerly of Clarks, died on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Aurora Memorial Community Care. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family has elected to hold private services. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltwagnerafuneral.com. Kenneth F. Dittmer, was born on April 24, 1928 to Fredrick and Hazel (West) Dittmer in Clarks. Kenneth grew up in Clarks, and attended grade school at Pleasant Hill Country School, then graduated from Clarks High School in 1946. Following his graduation, Kenneth then attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he studied Agricultural Science. On October 22, 1948 he married Delores M. Fritz at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Central City. They made their home on the family farm near Clarks, until settling in their own home, and raising their children there. Kenneth continued to farm until his retirement. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, gardening, landscaping, and going to the horse races. He was baptized and confirmed at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Central City, where he remained a member his entire life. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife; Delores of Aurora, his children; Gerald (Kathy) Dittmer of Clarks, Cheryl (Scott) Euler of Cookeville, TN, Christine ( Joe) Carlson of Clarks, and Karen (Doug) Teten of Talmage, his 11 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren and number 22 on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; Fritz and Hazel Dittmer, and one sister; Wilma Didier and her husband Bernard.