Apr 25, 2025 4:29 AM

Kim Latta

Posted Apr 25, 2025 4:29 AM

Kim L. Latta, 69, of Muscatine, formerly of Burlington, died 6:05 a.m. Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Acura Healthcare in Muscatine. He was born on June 20, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Edward E. and Madeline A. Seyb Latta.

Kim was a 1973 graduate of Central Lee High School. He attended Drake University and later graduated from Oklahoma University with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. He taught school in New Mexico and later substitute taught in Kansas and Missouri. Kim also taught English as a second language in Mok’po, South Korea. Later he worked in sales at World Airways in Oakland, California. He then worked for twelve years as a casino dealer at Catfish Bend Casino until his retirement.

Kim was preceded in death by his parents and bothers: Gayle, Gary and Lynn.

Per his wishes, his body has been entrusted to the crematory of Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.

At Kim’s request, no services will be held.

Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements.