Mr. John A. Kent, 75, of Mishawaka, IN, and formerly of the LaPorte and Rolling Prairie area, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at his home.
He was born Aug. 9, 1934, in Michigan City, IN, the son of John P. and Elenor L. (Buxton) Kent.
John worked as an engineer for American Steel Foundry in Hammond, IN, as well as Recticel Foam and Scott Foresman, retiring in 1994. John grew up in Chesterton, IN, and graduated from Chesterton High School. He moved to the Rolling Prairie area in 1971. He sang in the New Carlisle and the U.S. Steel choirs. John enjoyed nature, woodworking and wine making. He taught at Ivy Tech and volunteered with the LaPorte Library Coalition.
On July 30, 1955, in Chesterton, he married Jacqueline H. Colley, who survives.
He is also survived by three sons, Gregory A. Kent of Michigan City, Christopher J. Kent of Auburn, ME, and Matthew E. (Katherine) Kent of South Bend, IN; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Bruce R. Kent of Mishawaka.
John was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffry M. Kent; and one brother, Timothy B. Kent.
A memorial gathering of family and friends will take place Saturday, Jan. 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Haverstock Funeral Home, LaPorte. Cremation will take place.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 300 N. Michigan St., Suite 412, South Bend, IN 46601.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.
