Kenneth “Ken” D. Stout, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky, OH. He was born November 25, 1946 in Fremont to William D. and Marion (Kohlenberg) Stout. He was a 1964 graduate of Green Springs High School.
Ken served in the U.S. Air Force from September 24, 1964 to September 23, 1968 and received the National Defense Service Medal and Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
Ken married Judith Naomi Smith on January 25, 1969 and she preceded him in death on April 26, 2017. He was a truck driver for over forty years. He worked for Humbert Trucking of Green Springs in the 1970’s, he then went on to work at various trucking companies and retired from Mid-Ohio Valley Lime in 2009. Ken was currently driving for S & J Water LLC.
Ken was a member of Grace Community Church. Ken’s most precious things in life were his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a proud American in his daily life and enjoyed fishing and mud running. He loved to stay busy and work after losing his beloved wife of forty-nine years.
Ken is survived by his children, Jeffrey (Beth) Stout, Fremont, OH, Danielle (Matthew) Huether, Sr., Clyde, OH; grandchildren, Todd (Tabitha) and Christopher Shilling, Chasitie (Cody) Miarer, Tori (David) Lewis, Matthew Huether, Jr, and Brianna Huether; great grandchildren, Raelyn, Scarlett, Calianne, Remi, Ryleigh, Ellaena Mark, Abigail and Sawyer and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judith Stout; sisters, Judy Harrah and Joyce Thuernau.
Visitation: Friday from 9 to 11 am at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Service: Friday, August 2, 2019; 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Forrest Kirchenbauer officiating.
Burial: Four Mile House Cemetery with military honor’s provided by the V.F.W.
Memorials: Grace Community Church or American Diabetes Association
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Dave & Connie Carrothers
We will not be there but hugs to all and remember the good times, I sure have a lot of fun memories growing up with “THE STOUT KIDS ” ! That was back in the day of going outside and having fun, fishing making hay with Dad and riding bikes to Morrison Lake, plus weiner roast in the woods and telling scary stories after we went trick or treating in Green Springs ! The Stout Family was a true friendship and fun growing up ! God Bless !
Joe and Brandi Britt
So sorry for you and your families loss. If there is anything I can do let me know.
Steven myers
There are no words. But how iam so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very loving guy just wish I had time stop and vist him. But we did f.b. time to time. Hes with your mom and now they are dancing in the sky. My heart aches for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all ❤
Beth Dorobek
I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad. I know your mom and dad through Jim Blymyer. They are great people. Went to dinner many times with them. Your parents loved all of you and were always so proud to talk about all of you.
Hugs and prayers for all of you during this most difficult time!
Michelle
My condolences to the family. Ken was an amazing man and I’m truly blessed to have had him apart of my liife for 31urs. Him and his wife Judy were like my 2nd parent’s they both played a big part in making me into the woman I am today. You will be loved and missed from all us and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.