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Ira Banta Obituary
98, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016.
He was a graduate of UofL Speed School, a U.S. Army World War II veteran and member of Southeast Christian Church.
Ira was a chemical engineer for the U.S. Army Chemical Corps and Girdler Corporation. He was president and founder of Cepeda Associates Inc., supplying life support air purification equipment for the U.S. Navy Nuclear Submarine program.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty (Smith) and Ira Curtis Banta, Sr. and brother, Frank Banta.
He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Susan (Berry) Banta; sons, Mike (Marilyn) and Mark (Jana) Banta; grandchildren, Craig and Andrew Banta and great-grandson, Colton Steven Banta.
His funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Highlands.
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January 27, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the Family. May God the Hearer of Prayer bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time-Isaiah 51:12
Brenda Osentoski
January 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in God's promise for the future. Hosea 13:14
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