Kenneth Eugene Gonya
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On Thursday, December 16th, 2021, Kenneth Eugene Gonya, passed away after a valiant nineteen-day battle with covid.
Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Burdell Gonya (Clarence and Minnie), his mother, Maxine Ouida (Burkholder, Abram and Edna) and his nephew, Kevin Lee Hartzog, of Port Clinton and Lima, Ohio, and Son-in-law William Parizek of Tallahassee, Florida respectively.
He is survived by his loving wife Floella Nickerson Palmer (William J. and Catherine Josephine); his devoted children, Lurley Beth Hernandez (Peter); Yolaunda Kay Parizek; Heather Marie Gonya; Harmony Michelle Ashby (Gregory); Zachary Sinclair Gonya and Marcela Martins Espindula Gonya; Stacy Renee Wendholt (Jarod); Joshua Daniel Gonya (Hannah Pauline) ; Caleb Christopher Gonya; Hannah Noel Schuchart (Lee); and Thaddaeus Aaron Gonya (Ashley) - all residing in Indiana, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Florida. His descendants include (31) grandchildren and (4) greatgrandchildren. He is also alive in the memory of his only sister, whom he loved, June Ann Hartzog (Jerry Lee, deceased), and their sons, Kerry Scott Hartzog, of Lima Ohio, and Kenneth Wayne Hartzog, of Yorktown Virginia.
He dutifully attended Lima Central Catholic High School and graduated in 1965. He volunteered for conscription in the United States Army, attending basic training in Fort Benning Georgia. He paid tribute to many of his fallen brethren by offering "Taps" on his bugle as the enlisted were laid to rest.
Kenneth invited Floella on a date at the age of five. They eventually went on to marry and raise at least ten children.
Ken was employed at Ford Motor Company for thirty -three years. He was selected for exemplary attendance to study as an electrician; he was certified as a Master Journeymen with scores at the top of his class. Kenneth retired and moved to the countryside surrounding French Lick with his wife of forty-eight years, Floella.
Brosmer - Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 West State Road, French Lick, Indiana is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers we request donations in any amount be given to Westside German Shepherd Rescue of Los Angeles. Mail checks to 3016 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, California, 90007 or visit sheprescue.org.
Our Dearly Beloved
Kenneth Eugene Gonya
July 13th, 1947
December 16th, 2021