Troy M. Kiernan, 40, of Marion, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at his home. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Marion, by Rev. Tony Kruse. Family will greet friends from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Murdoch Funeral Home & Creamtion Center in Marion. Burial: at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Kelly of Marion; two sons, Hunter and Colin, at home; parents, Ken & Marilyn of Cedar Rapids; brother, Todd (Linda) of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Tina (Bob) Nelson of Marion, and Traci Sandeen of Cedar Rapids; in-laws, Darrell & Betty Lendt of Manchester; brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian Knipper of Earlville, Jeff (Lisa) Knipper of Clinton, Karmen Morris of Manchester, and Danielle (Dan) Goebel of Masonville; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.
Troy was born April 11, 1971 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Kenneth and Marilyn (Zeimetz) Kiernan. On April 19, 1997, he was united in marriage to Kelly Lendt. Troy was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed fishing with his sons. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Marion.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to the family in Troy’s memory.
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