Kenneth Lainhart, Sr.

Kenneth Lainhart, Sr., 79, of Blooming Grove, Indiana passed away Tuesday evening, August 9, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 16, 1942 in Jackson County, Kentucky, one of thirteen children of Marlow and Nora Fox Lainhart and as a child, he moved with his family to the Connersville area for residence. On November 5, 1961, he was married in Metamora, Indiana to Bertha Mae Nichols, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mrs. Lainhart survives. In the early 1970’s, Kenneth began his own excavator service, Ken Lainhart Excavation, serving the surrounding areas. Kenneth was a faithful member of the Connersville Church of Christ. In his leisure, he enjoyed deer hunting. An Avid NASCAR fan, watching races was always a favorite past time for him. Survivors, besides his wife of 60 years, Bertha Mae Lainhart, include two children, Kenny Lainhart and Tammy Lainhart, both of Franklin County, Indiana; three grandchildren, Marlow Lainhart, Adam Lainhart, and Kenny Boyer; a great grandchild; a sister, Marlene (Terry) Dye of Liberty, Indiana; and a brother, Lee (Claudette) Lainhart of Phoenix, Arizona. He is blessed with a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by ten brothers and sisters. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 15, 2022 at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Wayne Greeson officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Kenneth may be made to the Alzheimer Foundation. Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.