KENNY DENT
Obituary
Kenny Dent, 67, died Friday, July 31,
2019, at Newton Medical Center. He was born Nov. 19, 1951, in
Hutchinson, the son of Joyce (Koehn) and Gene Dent.
On June 18, 1983, he married Marla Sue
Stevens at Newton, and she survives of the home. Kenny was the
owner/operator of Dent Auto Body shop in Newton and Whitewater. Kenny
also worked as an assembler at AGCO in Hesston, and in maintenance
and repair at Harvey County West Park
Kenny lived a life of service to
others. He could always be found tinkering in his garage helping a
family member, friend or neighbor repair cars, lawn equipment or
almost anything brought over. He never passed a stranger stranded on
the hiway without stopping to help and make sure they were okay.
Several local race car drivers can thank Kenny for their paint jobs
on their cars. He enjoyed his time at 81 speedway and other raceways
watching his friend’s race and meeting people.
Kenny could be found most often
spending his spare time at West Lake in rural Harvey County where he
enjoyed fishing from the Little Arkansas River. He made many friends
and connections with folks while fishing.
Of all of Kenny’s accomplishments,
work and hobbies his favorite was being a family man. He loved to
care for his wife, kids, grandkids and was a special uncle and
friend.
He is survived by his wife Marla of the
home; mother Joyce of Newton; daughters, Heather Tacy of Newton and
Kristi Dent of Hesston; brothers Roger Dent of Tacoma, Wash., and
Dean Dent of McPherson; and sisters Aimee Metzler, Melanie Hanna,
Jodi Dent and Juli Siebert, all of Newton. He also is survived by
four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and
nephews.
Kenny was preceded in death by his
father Eugene Dent and brother Steven Dent.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, at Petersen Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor
David Brace presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at
Petersen Funeral Home in Newton with the family receiving friends
from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the
Fairview Cemetery Rural Halstead, Kansas.
Memorials may be made to Marla Dent for
the Kenny Dent Memorial Fund in care of Petersen Funeral Home 215
North Main Newton, Kansas 67114.
