Kenneth Milton Moreland, 92, Vienna, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Maries Manor Care Center, Vienna.
He was born Aug. 16, 1927, to William Elmer and Gladys Mae (Cook) Moreland, at Vichy.
He was united in marriage to Rachel Margaret Thebeau, at Pocahontas, Ark.
Kenneth served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, completing training courses at the engineer school in Fort Belvoir, Va. prior to being honorably discharged at Camp Carson, Colo. at the rank of Corporal (CPLT). He was awarded and entitled to wear the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, the United Nations Service Medal with two Overseas Bars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was employed as a truck driver for Cassens Auto Transport Company, St. Louis, for 32 years, prior to his first retirement. Kenneth and wife, Rachel, purchased the James Resort, on the Gasconade River, near Vienna, in 1980, which they operated as Morelands Resort and Catfish Restaurant until retirement. Kenneth was a member of the Coffey Brothers Memorial American Legion Post 12, Vienna, for more than 28 years, and was a life member of the American Legion.
He was preceded in death by parents, William and Gladys; wife, Rachel; daughter, Shirley Mae DiNatale; son, James Michael Boyster; brother, Robert “Bob” Moreland; grandchildren, Taylor Marie Moreland and Rob Boyster; great-grandchild, T.J. Hayes; and brother-in-law, Julius “June” Feeler.
He is survived by sons, Leslie “Les” Moreland and wife Ginger and Robin Moreland, all of Vienna; siblings, Bernice Jones and husband Wally of Rolla, Wayne Moreland and wife Joy of Savage, Minn., William “Bill” Moreland and wife Iris of Wesco, Jim Moreland and wife Helen of Vienna, Margaret Feeler of Rolla, Janet Roach and husband Bob of Rolla and Don Moreland and wife Stephanie of Tipp City, Ohio; sister-in-law, Glenda Davis of St. James; and 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren;
Visitation will be (today) Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 5-7 p.m. and Thursday, Oct. 10, from 9-10 a.m., all in the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home Chapel, Vienna, where funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. with Pastor David Godat of Mercy Ministries, St. Clair, officiating. Interment will be in the James Community Cemetery, near Vienna. Memorial contributions suggested to James Community Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund.
