Kenneth L. Carter

Kenneth Lee Carter was born in Alta, Iowa on December 7, 1938 to Robert and Evelyn (Hix) Carter. Ken gradated from Alta High School in 1957. He worked for the city of Alta after graduation for several years and later for Cargill and Ag Partners, but his main interest was his summers spent on the carnival circuit. He worked as electrician and later owned games, traveling with Baumann Shows, Merriam’s Midway Shows, McDermott Shows and Gold Star Amusements. Ken followed his dad’s interest in the fire department of Alta, joining at a young age and volunteering for 52 years. In 1976 he was married to Charlotte and was a loving husband and caring father to her six children. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Kent; and two grandchildren. Ken leaves behind his wife, Charlotte of Alta, IA; his six children, Mark (Donna) Haberl of Royal, IA, Mary (Burl) Gander of Cushing, IA, Terry (Todd) Burger of Casper, WY, Gail (Eldon) Finley of Lohrville, IA, Luke (Nicole) Haberl of Alta, IA and Cory Haberl of Alta, IA; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Dale (Bonnie) Carter of Stuart’s Draft, VA and sister, Mary Carter of Dubuque, IA.