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R. Kent Loney, 85, of Marshalltown, IA passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown, IA. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Marshalltown. A luncheon will follow memorial services in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to Iowa River Hospice, Trinity Lutheran Church or the Tricia McKenzie Loney Memorial Scholarship at MCC. Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com.
Kent was born October 1, 1941, the 2nd of five children to Harvey and Nira Mae (Decker) Loney in Marshalltown. He grew up a country boy starting school, north of town at Taylor No. 4. He also attended school at Green Mountain and LaMoille. He started his high school years and graduated from Marshalltown High School, class of 1959.
In September 1961 he was united in marriage to Roberta Allison and to that union was born 3 daughters Jeanne, Heather, and Tricia. They later divorced.
On October 1, 1983, he was united in marriage to Carol Brierley. They shared their married life in Marshalltown and to that union another daughter was born, Laura. He was truly what's known now as a "girl dad".
Kent's life was full of fun and community. He coached Little League, MFL and later coached MGSA. He loved sports and competition. He played a lot of golf at the Legion and even got a double eagle on #7 at Elmwood Country Club. He played slo-pitch and was the manager for several men's teams: Cecil's, Howe's, Morford's and Kratman's. He was very proud of being involved with getting the first men's 16-inch National Slo-pitch tournament to Marshalltown. Later he coached the fun-loving gals of the Appliance Doctor women's slo-pitch team. He was inducted into the Iowa Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame August of 1999.
One of his great loves was the Bobcats. He ran the football sideline chains for 60 years and was awarded the Iowa Football Coaches Association Ken Winkler Distinguished Service Award. Kent also timed many track and swim meets and volunteered at many cross country meets. He was named Mr. Bobcat in 2011 for all his hours of volunteering. His service to the Marshalltown School System also included serving on the school board for 7 years.
Kent, Carol and Laura are members of the Trinity Lutheran Church where Kent served as president of the church council.
Kent is survived by his wife of 43 years Carol, daughters Heather (Chris) Reithenbaugh and Laura (Josh) Gould. Three grandchildren Dakotah (Cassedi) Wolken, Alyx Loney and Mackenzie Gould. Also, his best friend of 70 years Bruce (Judy) Williams. He is also survived by his brother Hal (Nice`) Loney of Texas and sister Sharon (Clifford) Viers of Marshalltown. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brother T.W. "Tiny" Loney and sister Mary Wilkening, daughters Tricia Loney and Jeannie Wolken.