Kenneth Ehret

KENNETH H. EHRET died March 8, 2008 at Garden Terrace of Overland Park, Overland Park, KS at the age of 84. Ken was born on February 6, 1924 in Barnes City, IA the son of Glen Ehret and Verle Musser. He graduated from Rose Dale High School in Kansas City, Ks. in 1942. He graduated from the U.S. Army Air Corps Cadets the class of 1943 K. He was a Army Air Corps veteran of WWII and flew P-51's with the Flying Tigers in China. He married Bettie E. Douthat on February 25, 1944 in St. Petersberg, Florida and she survives. After the service they moved to Clay Center, Ks. in 1947. He and his wife owned and operated the Rex Theatre and the Skyline Drive-In. He was the Vice-President of engineering for Gilmore-Tatge until 1982. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Survivors include: Wife: Bettie Ehret, Merriam, KS Son: David and wife Deborah Ehret, Goddard, KS Daughter: Jane and husband Steve Ferris, Basehor, KS Grandchildren: 4 grand and 2 step-grand and 7 Great-great grandchildren Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas. Officiating the service will be The Rev. Susan Sawyer. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas. There will be no public visitation. Memorials can be made to Alzheimer's Association or Meadowlark Hospice