King-Lynk Funeral Home - Gary Lee Senf, 71, Fort Madison

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Gary Lee Senf, 71, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at 2:54 p.m. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Great River Hospice House, West Burlington, IA of liver cancer. Gary retired from work on August 3, 2018, started chemo on August 6th, and passed away August 25th. Gary was born August 15, 1947 at Fort Madison, IA, the son of Howard M. & Helen P. (Diton) Senf.

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He was preceded in death by his parents and niece Angela (Orr) O’Donnell. Survivors include his sister, Judi A. Orr (Bob) of Burlington, IA, nephews, Rob Orr of St. Louis, MO, Jeff Orr of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, Lawrence O’Donnell (Angela), grand nephews, Derrick (Sara), Brandon & Ryan O’Donnell of Madison, WI, Cameron & Dyton Orr of Palos Verdes Estates, CA, and many other relatives and friends.

Gary spent most of his adult life as a food salesman calling on restaurants and schools, the last 15 years for Kohl Wholesale Co., a broadline foodservice distributor of Quincy, IL. He was a favorite of many of his customers because he was always helpful and willing to deliver food supplies, many times driving to Quincy from his home to his customers in Iowa & Missouri. He was also very witty and enjoyed making his customers and friends laugh. Gary was an Iowa Hawkeye 40 year season ticket holder, even through the lean years. He could also recall many of the past games including who played in a particular year and the result of the game.

Gary attended the University of Iowa and Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO, majoring in history. He was a reader of many historical, and religious books and had a wide range of reading interests as well as music interests. He also took a great amount of interest in current events and politics.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018 with the family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. John’s United Church of Christ. A luncheon will be held following the funeral service at the church. A memorial has been established for Elliott Test Kitchen or Angie (Orr) O’Donnell Scholarship Fund. Online condolences to the Senf family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

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