Kenneth D. Mort
May 27, 2019 at 10:28 p.m.
Kenneth D. Mort
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Kenneth was born on June 16, 1934, in Pierceton, Ind., to Glen and Dorothy Landis Mort.
Kenneth graduated with the Pierceton High School class of 1952. Kenneth enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and racing. He drove for Pierceton Trucking and Ruan Transports until his retirement after 36 years of service. Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. Kenneth married the former Evelyn Sumpter in 1959; she preceded Kenneth in passing. Kenneth married the former Jeanelle F. Land on September 4, 1987, in a ceremony in Bremen, Ind.; she survives. Kenneth was a member of the LaPaz American Legion Post 385 and the Bremen VFW Post 2791.
Those left to cherish Kenneth’s memory are his wife, Jeanelle F. Mort of Plymouth, Ind; his son, Donald (Sandra) Mort of Frostproof, Fla.; his stepchildren, Tina M. and Keith Duff of Plymouth, Ind., Ellen F. Diedrich of Plymouth, Terry L. Britton of Nebraska, Larry J. Britton of Tennessee, Pete McKinley of Fort Worth, Texas, and Henry W. Britton of Brownwood, Texas. Also surviving is Kenneth’s brother, Don (Donna) Mort of North Webster, Ind.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Kenneth is preceded in passing by his parents, his son James Mort, brother Jack Mort, and his first wife.
The Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. A graveside will be held in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton, Ind., at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 30, 2019, with Pastor Gary Colby officiating. Military honors will be provided by the North Webster American Legion Honor Guard and VFW.
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To sign the online guestbook and share memories of Kenneth with his family, go to www.deatonclemensvangilderfh.com.
Kenneth was born on June 16, 1934, in Pierceton, Ind., to Glen and Dorothy Landis Mort.
Kenneth graduated with the Pierceton High School class of 1952. Kenneth enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and racing. He drove for Pierceton Trucking and Ruan Transports until his retirement after 36 years of service. Kenneth honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1953 to 1956. Kenneth married the former Evelyn Sumpter in 1959; she preceded Kenneth in passing. Kenneth married the former Jeanelle F. Land on September 4, 1987, in a ceremony in Bremen, Ind.; she survives. Kenneth was a member of the LaPaz American Legion Post 385 and the Bremen VFW Post 2791.
Those left to cherish Kenneth’s memory are his wife, Jeanelle F. Mort of Plymouth, Ind; his son, Donald (Sandra) Mort of Frostproof, Fla.; his stepchildren, Tina M. and Keith Duff of Plymouth, Ind., Ellen F. Diedrich of Plymouth, Terry L. Britton of Nebraska, Larry J. Britton of Tennessee, Pete McKinley of Fort Worth, Texas, and Henry W. Britton of Brownwood, Texas. Also surviving is Kenneth’s brother, Don (Donna) Mort of North Webster, Ind.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Kenneth is preceded in passing by his parents, his son James Mort, brother Jack Mort, and his first wife.
The Deaton-Clemens Van Gilder Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements. A graveside will be held in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Pierceton, Ind., at 11 a.m. on Thursday May 30, 2019, with Pastor Gary Colby officiating. Military honors will be provided by the North Webster American Legion Honor Guard and VFW.
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To sign the online guestbook and share memories of Kenneth with his family, go to www.deatonclemensvangilderfh.com.
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