Kenneth Paul Mansholt

Age: 83 MarriedCity of Residence: Lebanon, IndianaDate of Death: Saturday, October 6, 2012Place of Death: at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, IndianaCause of Death: Natural CausesMr. Kenneth P. Mansholt was born in Downs, Kansas, on December 4, 1928, the son of Henry John and Johanna Alena (Arkebaur) Mansholt.Reared and educated in Kansas, he graduated from Downs High School 1947. He served in the United States Army at Fort Riley, Kansas from 1948 to 1949. After his discharge, he was called back to active duty in 1950 and served overseas in Korea as a corporal and received the Korean Service Medal with one service star.He was first married to Janice Kay (Miner) Mansholt and they divorced in 1961. On September 4, 1964, in Lebanon,Indiana, he was married to Helen Ruth (Bowen) Mansholt, she survives.Kenneth worked as the Head Manager of the meat department for IGA for ten years. He also worked as a representative for the Jewel Tea General Store for 23 years until his retirement in 1991. After retirement, he worked part-time for Lebanon Berg Vault Company for 12 years.An active church member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lebanon, Kenneth served on the church counsel and was a Sunday school superintendent. For a number of years, Kenneth sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the V.F.W. in Lebanon. Kenneth enjoyed playing golf, bowling, pitching horseshoes, playing cards and traveling.Officiating: Pending ConfirmationFuneral Services are planned for 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 2625 Elm Swamp Road, in Lebanon, Indiana.Visitation will be held at the church from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday, October 10, 2012.Interment with Military Rites will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Thorntown, Indiana.Arrangements are entrusted to Myers Mortuary, 1502 North Lebanon Street, in Lebanon, Indiana.Survivors:Wife: Mrs. Helen R. Mansholt – Lebanon, IndianaTwo Children: Mr. Kenneth Scott Mansholt and wife, Heather – Naperville, Illinois Mrs. Brenda Kay Doxsee and husband, King – Indianapolis, IndianaTwo Sisters: Mrs. Lucille Blide – St. Johns, Kansas Mrs. Norma L. Christensen – Portland, OregonSister-in-law: Mrs. Marjorie Mansholt – Seattle, WashingtonFive Grandchildren: Andrew Mansholt Justin Mansholt McKinsey Mansholt Luke Doxsee Alex DoxseeSeveral Nieces and NephewsIn addition to his parents, Kenneth was preceded in death by a brother, Leonard Mansholt, and two sisters, Marie Hadley and Bernice Eberle. Memorials: Trinity Lutheran Church 2625 Elm Swamp Road Lebanon, Indiana 46052

Kenneth Paul Mansholt

October 9, 2012