Kathryn R. Earnhart

Kathryn R. Earnhart, age 90, passed away Sunday evening, September 18, 2016 at Avalon Village in Ligonier, IN. She was born to the late Frank J. and Poneta A. (Schoeff) Folk on January 31, 1926 in Huntington, IN. On June 3, 1944, she married Owen Clair Earnhart in Noble County, IN.

For many years she worked for the Syracuse Elementary School. Gardening and birdwatching were a few other things that kept Kathryn occupied. Being a member of the Washington Township juniors home-econmics club allowed Kathryn to gather a lot of knowledge and create many memories. An avid IU fan, she always had their calendars to reference and could strike up any conversation regarding when their next game was going to be held.

She is survived by her son N. Fay (Suzanne) of Kimmell, IN, grandson; Tony A. (Annette) Earnhart of Kimmell, IN, granddaughters’; Ann Earnhart-Tenney of Columbia City, IN, and Deborah Earnhart of Albion, IN, grandson; five great grandchildren and one great-great grandson, brother; James (Joan) Folk of Warsaw, IN, sister; Margaret Conner of Cromwell, IN, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kathryn is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Owen Clair Earnhart, parents; Frank and Poneta Folk, sons’; David A. Earnhart and Larry J. Earnhart and his wife, Pamela Earnhart.

Family and friends will be received from 4PM - 8PM on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Yeager Funeral Home – 1589 Lincolnway South Ligonier, IN 46767. A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 11AM at Sparta Cemetery in Kimmell, IN. Pastor John Lutton will officiate.

Memorial contributions in honor of Kathryn can be directed to the Washington Township Juniors Home Economics Club: c/o: Marlene Goodrich 1747 South 650 West Kimmell, IN 46760.