Kenneth John Eike- Manchester

Kenneth John Eike, 87, of Manchester, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Regional Medical Center in Manchester. He was born on July 13, 1939, the son of Leander and Susan (Conrad) Eike. He served honorably in the United States Army from 1958-1961.

On July 1, 1961, he was united in marriage in New Vienna to Norma, the daughter of Leo and Henretta Recker. Six children were born to this union. Together they farmed and raised their family in rural Ryan. Ken enjoyed fishing and sharing his catch with family and friends. He also enjoyed woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Norma; his six children, Sarah (Dan) Gudenkauf of Ryan, Iowa, Mark (Rori) Eike of Eldon, Iowa, Judy (Tracy) Peterson of Adel, Iowa, Dennis (Jill) Eike of New Hampton, Iowa, Gene (Heather) Eike of Hudson, Wisconsin, and Nick (Alexa) Eike of Manchester, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 8 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Ann (Charlie) Recker, Jim (Doris) Eike, Marge (Jim) Heisler, Ron (Shirley) Eike, and
Esther (Jeff) Ellis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Sarah Eike; infant granddaughter Amy Gudenkauf; and infant grandson Austin Eike.

The family would like to thank the staff at the University of Iowa Hospital for all their wonderful care.

Online condolences may be sent to www.leonard-mullerfh.com.

Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan, with Rev. Noah Diehm officiating.

Visitation: 3:00–7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Ryan. Friends may also call from 9:00-10:00 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Interment with Military Rites: Calvary Cemetery in Ryan, Iowa.