Kenneth Joseph Puente, 79, of Batesville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 at St. Andrews Health Campus. He was born in Batesville, Indiana to Joseph and Mabel (Baker) Puente on April 4, 1943.
After graduating high school in Milan, Indiana, Ken went on to join and proudly serve in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam veteran and made sure all who encountered him knew it. Kenneth married his wife, Edna, on October 3, 1964 in Milan. Ken enjoyed golfing, dancing, and growing up on his family’s farm.
Kenneth is survived by his children, Linda Schomber (Jim), Tony Puente (Ginger), Scott Puente (Cindy), and Todd Puente (Mindy); grandchildren, Casey, Jacob, Justin, Jenna, Jeff, Evan, Morgan, Billie, Tyler, and Levi; and 12 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna Puente; brother, Charlie Puente; granddaughter, Chelsea; grandson, Nicholas; and great grandson, Tucker.
Visitation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with funeral services at 1:00 p.m. all at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville, Indiana. Burial will take place at Batesville Methodist Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Batesville VFW Post #3183 and Prell-Bland American Legion Post #271.
Memorials can be given to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or March of Dimes by bringing to the services or mailing to Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
Please feel free to leave a memory or a message of comfort for Ken’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com.