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KENNETH AREND Obituary

KENNETH "KENNY" AREND, 83, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016, at Summit City Nursing Home, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, he was the son of the late Leo and Catherine (Martin) Arend. He was a member of St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, New Haven. He graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1951 and later joined the Naval Reserve in 1951 and went active duty in 1954 thru 1956 during the Korean War. He graduated from International Business College. He worked at Essex Wire for 40 years and was the terminal manager of their truck fleet at the time of his retirement in 1997. Since his retirement, he worked for Conference & Travel and Tim Didier Meats. Kenny was an avid golfer and bowler. He loved traveling with his friends and family. He was especially proud of his five daughters and loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 56 years, Carol Ann (Barclay) Arend; daughters, Ann (Karl) Kline, Peggy (Tim) Gerardot and Amy Davis, all of Fort Wayne, Michelle Cummins and Jean (Allen) Rife, both of New Haven; siblings, Richard Arend, Margie Hensler and Rosie Thompson, all of Fort Wayne, Dorthy (Dale) Arnold and Joan (Kenneth) Brown, both of New Haven; 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his infant son, Kenneth J. Arend; and siblings, Basil Arend, Virginia Kroemer and Betty Miller. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Louis Besancon Catholic Church, 15535 Lincoln Hwy E., New Haven, with calling one hour prior. Father Ben Muhlenkamp officiating. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven, with a prayer vigil at 3:30 p.m. Burial in the church cemetery with military honors. Preferred memorials are to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Mathew 25 Clinic, Fort Wayne. To share online condolences please visit www.harperfuneralhome.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 15, 2016.

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Kelly Prindle

August 17, 2016

Out thoughts and prayers are with the entire Arend family today, as they lay their wonderful father to rest. We are grateful to have know him. May he rest in peace. Just know love continues on. May God bless and comfort you all. Love, Ralph & Kelly Prindle

Maria Henry

August 17, 2016

Carol & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken. I send my condolences and prayers to you all. He was a sweet guy. I'm sure he will truly be missed. God has Ken with him and he has no more suffering. He will be watching over all of you. Once again , my complete sympathy.

Cris Elward-Lenz

August 17, 2016

My thoughts, prayers, and love are with you Carol and your family today! You both have been big part of my life and I wish I was there with you today. I carry many fond memories and know he is up there with Dad and the boys watching over us!

Ann Carrier

August 15, 2016

Can remember the family in the pew at St. Joseph Church, all five girls with dad in the middle giving a "look" when a little goofing around was going on! Kids behind laughed, and than we got the look! So sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Duffek Family

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