Kenneth R. Metcalf
Kenneth R. Metcalf
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Kenneth R. Metcalf Sr., 77, of Hamlet, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Northwest Health-Porter, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on August 10, 1947, in La Porte, Indiana, to Kenneth and Catherine (Schroeder) Metcalf.
Kenneth is survived by his 3 children, Kenneth R. Metcalf, Jr. of La Porte, Stephanie M. Watkins of La Porte, and Donna L. Swedersky of La Porte; 6 grandchildren, Chad Horton, Carlie Metcalf, Skyler Harper, Alex Harper, Seth (Stephanie) Metcalf, and Chase (Terena) Swedersky; 8 great-grandchildren; former wife, Kay Clanton of La Porte; 4 siblings, Gerald Metcalf, Terry Metcalf, Lawrence (Phyllis) Metcalf, and Marlene Bedell; sister-in-law, Ann Metcalf; loving dog, Bella; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dennis, Virgil, and Bernie; and sister, Sharon.
Kenneth proudly served in the United States Army and later became a truck driver, hauling steel.
He was a member of the American Legion Post 434. Kenneth enjoyed fishing, hunting, visiting area casinos, and pull tabs.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Gathering will be held from 1 - 3 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Military Honors will be presented at 2:45 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family c/o Donna Swedersky, 2900 Monroe Street, La Porte, Indiana 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlercares.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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