White Funeral Home
1315 Main Street
Jesup, Iowa 50648

Jesup – Earl La Verne Kite passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at UnityPoint – Allen Hospital in Waterloo, IA.

He was born on April 14, 1939, in Highland, Wisconsin, where he attended school, worked as a painter and married Judith Flora Durni in 1962.  They later divorced, but not before having five wonderful children.  Eventually he moved to Evandale, IA, and worked at Shultz painting until he left there for John Deere in 1963, where he worked until he retired in 1993.  After retirement Earl enjoyed his days fishing, gardening, mushroom hunting and spending time with his friends and family.

Earl is survived by his children; Rick (Nancy) Kite of Independence, Lisa Studebaker of Waterloo, Darren (Melissa) Kite of Jesup; 9 grandchildren; 17 Great grandchildren; one brother, Dick Laughenberg of Highland, Wisconsin.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Tommy and Bob; two sisters, Norma & Evelyn and a brother, Junior.

A celebration of Life / memorial will take place on Saturday, February 26, 2022, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Hookanliner Sportsman Club, 403 State Street, Littleton, IA.  (Jesup, IA on the GPS)

White Funeral Home, Jesup, IA is assisting Earl’s family.