Friday, April 10th, 1942 - Thursday, July 15th, 2021
A memorial service for Kenneth Vern Troutman will be 1:00pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Johnie Rauschenberg officiating. Cremation and service arrangements by Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.
Kenneth was born April 10, 1942, to James and Nancy (Feather) Troutman and died July 15, 2021. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation.
He worked in the oilfield before starting his career in construction. Kenneth started K&S Builders with Steve Vendetti. One of his greatest joys was Dirt Track Racing. He was a car owner until 1983, then became a spectator watching his favorite drivers at Enid Speedway.
Kenneth was an excellent father, as Teresa and Ricky both worked with him since they could walk and taught them so much about construction, loyalty, and friendship.
Kenneth is survived by his son, Ricky (Vonette) Troutman, daughter, Teresa (Rigoberto) Chavez; Grandchildren, Nicole Dunlap, Kayla (Sam) Strecker, Kenneth (Sarah) Troutman, KaSandra (Steven) Marshall; Great grandchildren, Aliza, Rylyn, Xandra, Juan, Aidyn, Kaisyn, Stryker, Austin, Mia, Lorac, Mia; siblings, Janis Neale, Dee Hubbard, Glenda Peal, Darinda Clements, Peggy Troutman, Patsy Wagner, Pete Gootee, Ray and wife Martha Gootee, Ray Jones; Special niece, Diane (Larry) Daugherty, and many other family and friends; Cherished friends, Steve (Cindy) Vendetti, Carolyn Beebe, Johnie (Paula) Rauschenberg, Adam Boys (Joe and Kenny), and MaKayla Rauschenberg (His little Lady Driver).
He is preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, Opal, wife, Shirley, 2 daughters, Cynthia and Tina, son-in-law, Michael Skoda, Grandsons, Austin Skoda, Juan Chavez and 3 sisters, 5 brothers.
A special thank you to the Doctors at Pulmonolgy Associates of Enid, especially Dr. Brian Whitson, Nurse Terry Chester, Staff at Integris Bass, Staff at Hospice Circle of Love, especially his Nurse Terri, and Aide Bridgett.
Memorials can be made to Hospice Circle of Love with Ladusau-Evans serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
Obituaries are posted, in part, due to the generosity of The Commons.
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