KEITH H. MENDENHALL Sr.

KEITH H. MENDENHALL SR., 85, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2017. Born Aug. 22, 1932, in Fort Wayne, he was he was a son of the late Murray and Alice (Ogborn) Mendenhall. He graduated from Fort Wayne Central High School in 1950, and Purdue University with a degree in Agricultural Economics in 1958. Keith wed Mary Lou Harris in 1952 and enjoyed 65 years of marriage. He taught sixth grade at Hicksville Elementary, and managed the Farm Service Agency in Decatur for Adams County. He was the Vice President of The Hicksville Bank for 30 years, and was the head football coach for Hicksville's undefeated football season in 1965. Keith was a lifelong farmer and served on many boards including, East Allen County Schools and North Scipio United Methodist Church. He loved watching his family participate in sports, farming, and playing cards. Keith felt blessed everyday. Surviving family include his wife, Mary Lou; children, Keith Jr. (Loretta) Mendenhall, Debbie (Bruce) Guilford, Sue Ellen (Leo) Camp, Shari (Ron) Roy, and Ray (Kristen) Mendenhall; 10 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother, Murray Mendenhall Jr.; sister, Barbra Campbell; and grandson, Matthew Roy. Funeral service is 11 a.m. Monday at North Scipio United Methodist Church, 23628 State Rd 37, Harlan, Ind., with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial in Scipio Cemetery, Harlan, Ind. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodburn Christian Children's Home. Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com