Obituaries : Kirk Albert Tumilty

Kirk Albert Tumilty, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023 in Shellsburg, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 10, 2023 at Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton with Rev. Brian Reeves officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, March 9, 2023 also at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place following the service with military honors.

Kirk was born December 14, 1937 in Shellsburg, the son of James Earl Tumilty and Mable Benesh. He attended Shellsburg High School. He was united in marriage to Elaine Gilbert on May 27, 1961 in Waukon on November 18, 1961.

Kirk worked and operated his family farm in Shellsburg. He was a member of the Ray and Virginia Boyer Post #166, Lions Club, Shellsburg Presbyterian, where he also served as an elder. He was also a Trustee of Canton Township. He enjoyed going to the casino, hunting, working on the farm, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving family.

He is survived by his children, Jeff (Juli) Tumilty, Jim (Sheila) Tumilty, and Jill (Scott) Deklotz all of Shellsburg; grandchildren, Nick (Jessica) Tumilty, Garett Tumilty, Wyatt Tumilty, Cody Deklotz, and Carley Deklotz; great-grandchildren, Caden and Kendall Tumilty and his loving dog Benny.

Kirk is preceded in death by his parents, wife Elaine in 2020, and granddaughter Nicole.

Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com