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Kenneth Douglas Hershberger

Male 1942 - 2019  (77 years)

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  • Name Kenneth Douglas Hershberger 
    Birth 5 Aug 1942 
    Gender Male 
    Death 28 Oct 2019 
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    • The Journal Gazette, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Friday, 1 November 2019
      Kenneth D. Hershberger

      KENNETH D. HERSHBERGER, 77, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, Oct. 28, 2019. Born Aug. 5, 1942, he was a son of Merritt K. Hersh berger Sr. and Virginia (Bass) Hersh berger. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle. He was a graduate of North Side High School and Indiana Barber College. His talents were limitless. He served his country in the United States Army and was a very proud veteran. "He would give you the shirt off his back and loved to make people laugh." He entertained with fellow band members playing guitar and as lead vocalist. He had the voice of an angel. He also toured the United States performing with John Mackin known as, "Two for the Road." He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan (Douglass) Hershberger; children, Karla (Chad) Uhl of Toledo, Ohio, Kayla Rasor of Fort Wayne, Timothy Harmeyer of Fort Wayne, and Laura Elliott of Asheville, N.C.; grandchildren, Courtney, Kelsey and Conley Uhl, Hunter, Hannah and Reese Rasor, Heather Manojolvic, Kyle Trabel, Chloe and Phoebe Landon; great-grandchildren, Addie and Averess Manojolvic; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters, Shirley Daring of Fort Wayne and Carol Thurber of Punta Gorda, Fla. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy Hershberger; parents; and brothers, Walter Hershberger, Merritt Hershberger Jr., James Hershberger, and Lawrence Hershberger. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at Midwest Funeral Home & Cremation Society, 1415 W. Coliseum Blvd., Fort Wayne (IN, 46808), with visitation two hours prior. The Reverend Kathreen Haller officiating. A memorial reception is from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 (following the service) at the V.F.W. Post 857, 2202 W. Main St., Fort Wayne. Memorials can be made to the Allen County S.P.C.A., 4914 Hanna St., Fort Wayne, IN, 46806.
    Person ID I8316  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 6 Dec 2025 

    Father Merritt Kenneth Hershberger,   b. 26 Oct 1904, Shipshewana, Lagrange County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 1981, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 76 years) 
    Mother Virginia Belle Bass,   b. 12 Sep 1907, Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 May 1996, Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
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