1926
George
2008
George Kenneth File
December 6, 1926 — December 4, 2008
George Kenneth File, the son of John George and Susan Emmot File was born December 6, 1926 on the File farmstead east of Beloit, Kansas. He departed this life of 81 years, 11 months, and 29 days late Thursday evening at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit following a rather lengthy illness.
"Ken", as everyone knew him, graduated from Beloit High School in the Class of 1945 and enlisted in the United States Army immediately upon graduation. He was a Military Policeman in Munich, Germany until his discharge in 1948.
On October 26, 1952, he married Charlotte Lurene Peavey at the First Christian Church in Beloit. Four children J.B, Connie, Ken, and Max were born to this union.
At a very early age, Ken developed a strong work ethic which enabled him to be very successful with managing the family farm. He was meticulous in his practices, wanting things done his way. In his own style, Ken taught life lessons to his family, including his work ethic, commitment to family, pride in a job well done, learning to laugh and not sweating the small stuff.
A rather quiet, introspective person, Ken enjoyed staying close to home. There, he read extensively and was very well versed in many areas and could talk at great length with just about anyone. He enjoyed woodworking and working with jigsaw puzzles of all types. In earlier years, he enjoyed bowling. Ken liked listening to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and watching old John Wayne movies.
He was a proud veteran of World War II and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was committed to being a good citizen and wanting to keep America strong.
His parents, sister Maxine Heidrick and husband Robert Heidrick and their daughter Mary Lindquist preceded him in death.
Survivors are his wife Charlotte of the home; four children J.B. File and wife Chris of Beloit and their children Adam and Jaimy of Beloit, Jayme of Manhattan, Kate of Beloit; Connie Williams and husband Steve of Concordia and their children Josh & Kylie Williams and their daughter Kenlee of Colby, Jill Frazelle and husband Keith of Chanute; Ken File and wife Sue of Fishers, Indiana, and their children Charlotte of Orlando, Florida, Claire and Hannah of Fishers, Indiana; Max File and wife Verna of Roland, Oklahoma and their children Michael of Camp Lejuene, North Carolina and his children Aaron and Austin; Darren File of Norman, Oklahoma.
Funeral Services will held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the McDonald Funeral Home with Pastors Clff Heagy and Dave Mealiff officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6242 or the Delta Tau Delta Scholarship Fund. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the McDonald Funeral Home.
"Ken", as everyone knew him, graduated from Beloit High School in the Class of 1945 and enlisted in the United States Army immediately upon graduation. He was a Military Policeman in Munich, Germany until his discharge in 1948.
On October 26, 1952, he married Charlotte Lurene Peavey at the First Christian Church in Beloit. Four children J.B, Connie, Ken, and Max were born to this union.
At a very early age, Ken developed a strong work ethic which enabled him to be very successful with managing the family farm. He was meticulous in his practices, wanting things done his way. In his own style, Ken taught life lessons to his family, including his work ethic, commitment to family, pride in a job well done, learning to laugh and not sweating the small stuff.
A rather quiet, introspective person, Ken enjoyed staying close to home. There, he read extensively and was very well versed in many areas and could talk at great length with just about anyone. He enjoyed woodworking and working with jigsaw puzzles of all types. In earlier years, he enjoyed bowling. Ken liked listening to the sounds of Frank Sinatra and watching old John Wayne movies.
He was a proud veteran of World War II and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was committed to being a good citizen and wanting to keep America strong.
His parents, sister Maxine Heidrick and husband Robert Heidrick and their daughter Mary Lindquist preceded him in death.
Survivors are his wife Charlotte of the home; four children J.B. File and wife Chris of Beloit and their children Adam and Jaimy of Beloit, Jayme of Manhattan, Kate of Beloit; Connie Williams and husband Steve of Concordia and their children Josh & Kylie Williams and their daughter Kenlee of Colby, Jill Frazelle and husband Keith of Chanute; Ken File and wife Sue of Fishers, Indiana, and their children Charlotte of Orlando, Florida, Claire and Hannah of Fishers, Indiana; Max File and wife Verna of Roland, Oklahoma and their children Michael of Camp Lejuene, North Carolina and his children Aaron and Austin; Darren File of Norman, Oklahoma.
Funeral Services will held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 at the McDonald Funeral Home with Pastors Clff Heagy and Dave Mealiff officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6242 or the Delta Tau Delta Scholarship Fund. Friends may call from 9:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. Monday at the McDonald Funeral Home.
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