John Earl Kent

John E. Kent John Earl Kent, 70, of Olsburg, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 29 2014, at the Community Hospital in Onaga. He was the Assistant Director of Facilities at Kansas State University in Manhattan for 40 years until retiring in 2008. John was born on September 22, 1943 in Norton, KS to Francis Hayward Kent and Mattie Ionia (Ridgley) Kent. He graduated from Norton High School in 1962, where he was a state wrestling champion. After high school, John served in the U.S. Army, and following an honorable discharge, he attended Kansas State University. John loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and studying Native American History. With his refined woodworking skills, he built his house with his sons. Above all these, his most treasured pastime was simply being with his family. John is survived by his first wife, Jean (Parent) Brooks and their children; son, James L. (Danelle) Kent, of North Monmouth, Maine and Jeffery L. (Jennifer) Kent, of Maine. He is also survived by his second wife, Diane Kent and their children; daughter, Suzanne Lundberg, of Manhattan, J. Lucas (Kara) Kent, of Kansas City, Missouri; and Jacob L. (Angie) Kent, of Denver, Colorado. John is survived by brothers, Francis Kent and Paul Kent, both of Texas, Mike Kent of Arizona, Jim Kent of Arkansas, David Kent, of Kansas and a sister, Carla Rowe of Colorado, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Agnes Kent and Margaret Davis. The family will receive friends at the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. from 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Saturday, February 1st. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60601-7633. To send an online condolence or gift, visit www.irvinparkview.com. Services by Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan.