Pastor Kenneth David KoontzPastor Kenneth David Koontz, 84, resident of Warsaw, went to be with His Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully in his sleep at 9:12 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.
Kenneth was born in Roanoke, Va., in 1937. He graduated from Warsaw High in 1955, and went on to complete a bachelor’s degree in history at Grace College in 1959, followed by a master’s degree in divinity from Grace Seminary in 1962. He had a pastoral career spanning half a century, serving churches in Leesburg (1962-66), Mundy’s Corner, Pa., (1966-81), Deltona, Fla., (1981-2001), and Elkhart (2005-15). He also served on the Grace College Board of Trustees (1992-2007).
Throughout his career, Kenneth was known as a servant leader, an encourager and a teacher who would explain the Bible in ways that could be easily understood. His life verse was Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me.” (KJV) and his farewell message was: “Always walk with the Lord. Keep Him by your side.”
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janice Koontz; brother, Charles (Alice) Koontz; and sons: Larry (Jean) Koontz and Rick (Tammy) Koontz, along with four grandchildren: Emily, Cody (Alexandra), Kenneth (Kristy) and Cassidy Koontz.
He was preceded in death by parents: Herman and Myra Koontz.
There will be a Life Celebration® on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeland Grace Brethren Church, 2538 South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Burial will take place earlier that same day in Oakwood Cemetery; those wishing to attend the graveside may assemble at Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw at 11:15 a.m.
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Memorial donations may be directed to Right to Life of North Central Indiana (RTL of NCI) P.O. Box 1162, Warsaw, IN 46581.
