Kenneth E. Kravis

HARTFORD CITY, IN

Kenneth E. Kravis, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in University Nursing Home, Upland.

Kenny was born in Blackford County on May 16, 1927 to William Walter and Esther Lucile (Ely) Kravis. He graduated from Roll High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Army following graduation. He served as a Medical Aidman aboard the Army Hospital Ship Huddleston making several trips across the Atlantic.

His marriage to Marjorie Ellen Bennett took place on June 3, 1950 in Hartford City.

Kenny lived in Blackford County his entire life. He worked at Delco Remy in Kokomo until his retirement. He then enjoyed hanging out with the coffee crew in the early mornings.

Kenny was a life member of the Amvets and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by a brother, Robert (wife, Joanne) Kravis, Lady Lake, Florida, a sister, Dorothy Kravis Neff, Wabash, Indiana, two grandsons, Cody Lee (wife, Christine) Kravis and Roland Earl Kravis, both of Hartford City, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his son, Ronald.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Waters Funeral Home, 501 W. Washington St., Hartford City with Rev. Lloyd Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, January 22 from 6 - 8 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Saturday in Waters Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.