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Kenneth Kennard Obituary
Dec. 18, 1926 - July 28, 2009
Kenneth C. Kennard, age 83, died peacefully Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the arms of his family at his home in Sarasota.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alberta L. Kennard; a son, Norman J. Kennard of Harrisburg, Pa.; a daughter, Kathleen M. Hurst of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and a daughter, Elaine Schoch of Mims.
Ken served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Upon returning home from service he earned a B.S. degree from Notre Dame University. He married Alberta in 1949, and subsequently earned an advanced degree in chemistry from the University of Nebraska. In 1954 he was employed by Eastman Kodak Co. in Rochester, N.Y., until retirement in 1987. In 1964, he was awarded an M.B.A. from M.I.T. He was active in community affairs such as a school board member in Hilton, N.Y., the International Red Cross and especially international student exchange programs.
Ken leaves, in addition to his children, six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Charles R. Wintz; a sister-in-law, Marilyn Hemminger; and numerous, wonderful friends from around the world.
A good husband, father, and friend, he will be missed immensely by all.
The family cannot thank the staff of TideWell Hospice enough for all of the professional, dignified and loving care that they provided.
Memorial contributions in memory of Ken may be made to TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238, www.tidewell.org.
A "celebration of life" will be held at Wiegand Brothers Funeral Home and Crematory at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Kennard
August 15, 2009
Dear Alberta,
Karen and I are so sorry to learn of Ken's passing. Those of us that had the fortune to work for him have
special memories of his incredible energy and vision. He had such an impact in our lives.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jose' and Karen Coronas
August 11, 2009
Thank you for all your friendship and love. Norm.
August 7, 2009
Dear Alberta,
We were so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. We will always remember our good times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Richard and Barbara McMullen
Carola Stromberg
August 7, 2009
I will always remember Ken as my American Dad. Numerous are the beautiful memories I have of the year I stayed in your home.
Our deepest condolances to the whole family.
Carola, Henrik, Johanna and Helena Stromberg
Roberta Eggert
August 3, 2009
I will miss seeing Ken during my daily walks. Ken was so friendly and had a great sense of humor. A resident of our community described Ken as a wonderful, jolly man, and indeed he was. My thoughts are with Alberta and family during this very difficult time. Roberta (Bobbi) Eggert, Sarasota
RJ Cook
July 31, 2009
On behalf of the Gerald and Marjorie Cook family, our thoughts and prayers go out your family. We will always remember the great times that our two families shared. Our deepest condolences to Alberta and the family.
Jim and Siu-Hing
July 31, 2009
Ken--We will miss you. MIT days,wine tasting, sailing, travel and a planned trip to Florida this year. We love you and Al
Carla Suffern
July 31, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go to the family. I did not know Ken, but I do know that he must have been a very special person because his daughter, Kathy, is truly a special person.
Peggy Malott John
July 30, 2009
I will always remember Ken tackling the giant oak the at the lake and the and many other happy times we shared during your visits. May pleasant memories comfort each of you in this time of sadness. My deepest condolences to Alberta and family.
July 30, 2009
Ken,
We shall miss you. We so enjoyed our last lunch with you and Alberta in Sarasota.
George and Violet Reynolds
Ed & Lois Greer
July 30, 2009
In this time of sorrow please know you are not alone. Ken will be missed by all of us who loved him.
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