Kenneth R. Brower, 84, formerly of Columbia City, died at 2:47 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, where he had been a patient since Thursday.

Born on May 10, 1938, in Noble County, Indiana, he was a son of the late Frank and Ora (Bennett) Brower. Growing up in Noble County, he graduated from Wolf Lake High School in 1956.

On September 13, 1961, he was inducted into the U.S. Army. Serving in Europe, he was Honorably Discharged on August 28, 1963.

He married Linda M. Walker on December 15, 1963, embarking on their 59-year married journey, which took them from Columbia City to North Webster and in 1999 to Lindale, Texas, returning to Fort Wayne in 2011 before settling in New Haven.

He began his work career at Weatherhead/Dana Corp, Columbia City, in 1963. In 1978, he started Brower Sales & Service Marina on State Road 13 near North Webster. Retiring from Dana in 1991, he continued to operate his Marina business until 2000.

Strong in his Christian faith, after selling his Marina, the couple moved to Lindale, TX, where he became a member of Servants On Wheels Ever Ready Ministry (SOWER), traveling throughout the country performing light construction work where needed. An expert welder, he also excelled at construction and teaching the word of God.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of New Haven, where he was also a Deacon and teacher.

Surviving is his loving wife, Linda; children, Heidi L. Brower of Hillsboro, IL, and Chad (Renda) Brower of Warsaw; grandchildren, Alex Brower, Allissa Brower, Catlynn Brower and Courtney Brower; and three great-grandchildren.

Additionally, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Don, Merle, Charles, Richard, and Paul Brower, and four sisters, Edna Brower, Irene Brower, Gladys Brower, and Mary Parker.

Keeping with Kenneth's wishes, there will be no service. Burial will take place at a later date at the Thorn Cemetery, Albion.  Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City.

Preferred memorials in Kenneth's honor are to the First Baptist Church of New Haven, 1716 Werling Road, New Haven, IN 46774.