(Belonged To West Unity American Legion)
Kenneth Wayne Newcomb, 79, of Defiance, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.
He was born on Feb. 13, 1945, to Charles and Genevera (Gross) Newcomb in Defiance. Kenneth served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1970.
He worked as manager of the Ranchland Motor Inn for 25 years until his retirement in 2014. He then worked for five years for The Crescent News.
Kenneth was a member of the West Unity American Legion Post #669, Defiance Moose Lodge #2094 and Defiance Eagles #372.
Kenneth is survived by his partner, Rex Coble of Defiance; daughters, Neile Valle of Auburn, Indiana, and Natalie (Rodney) Coble of Defiance; grandchildren, Noel (Tiffany) Valle, Nicole (Zack) Perkins, Andrew Coble and Alex Coble; great-grandchildren, Serenity, Sebastian and Sayla Valle and Brielle, Graham and Charlotte Perkins; sisters, Waneta Rubel of Pioneer, Ohio, Karen Manges of Edon Ohio, and Sharon Marvin of West Unity, Ohio; and brothers, Richard Newcomb and Paul Newcomb both of Bryan, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, June Kwapich and Carol Royal; and four brothers, Robert, Donald, Marion and Larry Newcomb.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at a later date. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to ProMedica Toledo Hospital. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.