Kenneth “Kenny” Hootman
Kenneth “Kenny” Hootman
Burlington
Kenneth “Kenny” Hootman, 49, of Burlington, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died March 1, 2024, after a vigilant battle with cancer.
Born April 4, 1974, in Burlington, Iowa, he was the son of Mark and Susan (Patton) Hootman.
He was a 1992 graduate of Burlington High School and a 1997 graduate of Upper Iowa University.
Kenny worked as a counselor in a residential treatment center for MHI for the last 4 years. He was a lifelong member of Troop #3, Boy Scouts of America, earning his Eagle Scout and Medicine Man merit badge and the Tribe of the Silver Tomahawk. He was recently named as the 2023 Shoquoquon District Mississippi Valley Council Scouter of the Year.
Kenny was a beautiful soul who touched numerous lives throughout his time here on earth. He was a one-of-a-kind man who didn’t know a stranger, and wore his heart on his sleeve, all the while holding nothing back! Always looking for the best place in any given city for tattoos, Kenny was known for his love of good art and live music. He didn’t ask for much from anyone, just for respect (which was easy with Kenny) and to be treated like you, yourself wished to be treated. The last four years of his life were the worst, but best, because he lived for him and was able to check some pretty awesome things off of his bucket list (thanks to amazing friends, and now family). Kenny was a true warrior and he fought until the very end!
He leaves behind his father, Mark Hootman; devoted sister Melissa Hootman-Paige; niece and nephew, Cheyenne Paige and Trenton Paige; great-nieces and -nephews Katherine Bilskey, Ella Bilskey, Grace Perry and Kaden Stolworthy; aunts, uncles and cousins and special friends Ben and Doris Geren, Rob and Tina Sellers and Blitz Creek!
He was preceded in death by his mother and paternal and maternal grandparents.
A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Saturday, March 16 at Lunning Chapel where the family will receive friends. A celebration of life will be held beginning at noon on Kenny’s 50th birthday, Saturday, April 6 at the Burlington Eagles #150.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the Camp Eastman Developmental Association.
According to his wishes, cremation has been entrusted to the care of Lunning Chapel.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.lunningfuneralchapel.com.