Kenneth Zink

Canton – Kenneth A. “Ken” Zink, 53, of Canton, died at 3:31 p.m. Saturday, August 8, 2015 at University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City.
He was born in Canton on December 30, 1961 to Larry Dean and Carol J. (Ellis) Zink.
In the past, he was married to Judy R. (McCleary) Zink. She survives.
Other survivors include his mother Carol of Canton, two children Thomas Zink and Sarah Zink, both of Canton, two brothers Robert “Bob” (Laura) Zink and Larry L. Zink, both of Canton, niece Miranda “Mandy” Clardy, 3 nephews Joshua (Stephanie) Zink, Ryan Zink, and Jacob (Jessica) Zink, 2 great nephews Logan Clardy and Jacob Zink Jr., and great niece Emma Clardy.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Ken played football and baseball in high school. In years to follow, he very much enjoyed watching sports and drinking beer with his friends, often engaging in very interesting conversation during breaks in the action.
Ken was a carpenter for many years, later to become a superintendent and estimator. He loved his trade and was always available to help family and friends with many projects. He helped many family and friends learn the trade he loved, with advice and helpful hands. Ken had a great respect of all the trades. He loved the construction field, meeting many professionals, skilled tradesmen and laborers. He developed many friendships along the way.
Ken enjoyed fishing and loved his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, enjoying many trips with his friends and family, often finding interesting landmarks, food establishments and scenery. He loved the open road, the wind in his face, and the second family he had to ride with. He will be there on every ride, alongside, and in our hearts, always.
A visitation will be held 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 12 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. Cremation rites will follow. Burial of ashes will be private at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, American Lung Association, or University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.
To view Ken’s tribute or post condolences, visit  www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.