Ken Humlicek

Ken Humlicek, 59 of Des Moines, Iowa and formerly of Carroll, Iowa, died Saturday, October 20, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa following a courageous battle with cancer. Private family graveside services will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll with Fr. Timothy Johnson from Holy Spirit Catholic Church officiating. Casket Bearers will be: Jim Humlicek, Adam Humlicek, David Humlicek, Nathan Badding, Tyler Badding, Katelyn Humlicek, and Katie Humlicek. Military honors will be conducted by the Carroll American Legion. Friends may call at the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll after 5 p.m. on Tuesday where there will be a rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials may be left at the funeral home for the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Sharp Funeral Home in Carroll and online condolences may be left for Ken’s family at www.sharpfuneral.com. Born on February 6, 1953 at Carroll, Iowa, Ken was the son of Clarence “Butch” and Laura (Schieffer) Humlicek. He attended Sts. Peter and Paul School and later attended Kuemper High School. Following his formal education he served in the United States Navy for six years. Ken was then employed in the maintenance department at St. Anthony Hospital in Carroll. Most recently he was working in Des Moines for DMACC in the maintenance department up until his illness. Ken loved the outdoors, fishing and hunting and loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed the simple things in life and always had a positive attitude throughout his illness. Ken is survived by his wife, Linda Welshhons of Des Moines; his son Jim Humlicek of Des Moines; his mother, Laura Humlicek of Carroll; his siblings: Mike (Caroline) Humlicek of Carroll, Butch (Vicki) Humlicek of Carroll, Tim (Lynda) Humlicek of Carroll, Tom (Gina) Humlicek of Lake of the Ozarks, MO, and Diane (Nick) Badding of Carroll; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended relatives and many friends. Ken was preceded in death by his father, Clarence “Butch” Humlicek; one brother in infancy, David Humlicek; and his nephew, John Humlicek.

Ken Humlicek

February 6, 1953 - October 20, 2012