






Friday August 14th
Pall Bearers for Hazen Ward
Jim Wade, Lorrin Minnix, Bud Albright, Phil Grabman, Dan Switzer, Tony Mongovan,
Those taking part in the ceremony on Thursday:
Russ Eaglin, Fred Axthelm, Dan Switzer, Don Myers, Jesus Quintana, Tom Terpanis, Martha Albright, Bud Albright, Bernie Loechel, Charley Clark, Phillip Fowler, Bill Krier
Gilbert F. Kett 77, a long time resident
of Carmel, IN passed away peacefully on
January 22, 2009. Gilbert was born on
May 15, 1931 to Carl Edward and Jeanne
May (Theis) Kett in Covington, Kentucky.
He graduated from Shortridge High School
followed by earning a B.S. at Indiana
University in 1957. Gilbert served in
the United States Marine Corps from 1951
to 1954. He forged a successful career
with Ryerson Steel for 40 years. He was
a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity,
Indiana University Alumni Association,
Mayor Lugar's Task Force, Zionsville
Community and Carmel United Methodist
Church Choir, Past President of the Eden
Forest Homeowners Association, Past
President of the Carmel Economic
Development Commission, developer of the
Flowing Well of Carmel that is in the
process of being renamed The Gilbert F.
Kett Memorial Flowing Well, Founder and
Board Member of the Carmel Clay Legacy
Fund, Carmel Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Award, Contributing artist of
the St. Mary's Miracle Ball, Godfather
St. Mary's Child Center, President of
the Five Seasons Board of Governors,
Paul Harris Fellow, Recipient of 2005
Carmel Rotary Outstanding Service Award,
Marine Corps League, Gyro Club of
Indianapolis, F.B.I Citizens Academy
Graduate, and Indianapolis Chamber of
Commerce Presidents Citation. Gilbert
was a WWII history buff and enjoyed snow
skiing, golf, was an avid tennis player
and enjoyed international travel. He was
also an accomplished artist,
photographer, writer and illustrator.
Survivors include daughter, Cynthia Ann
(Daniel) Ferrulli; son, Eric Cochran
(Amanda) Kett; sister, Lois Jeanne
(Robert) Kiley; granddaughter, Mia Ann
Ferrulli; many nieces and nephews and
beloved companion of many years,
Jeannine A. DeRoy and her children,
Janelle (Luke) Drake; grandson, Eli
Drake and Darin DeRoy. Gil lived his
life with passion and love. He was a
loyal friend to many and a wonderful
example of putting people first in his
life. He touched countless lives and was
all about how he made people feel.
Friends and family may gather for a
Celebration of Life service at 2:00 p.m.
at St. Luke's United Methodist Church
with a visitation to follow from 4 to 8
p.m. in the Leppert Mortuary, Nora
Chapel both on Sunday, January 25, 2009.
You are invited to visit:
www.leppertmortuary.com to leave a
personal message, sign the guestbook or
make memorial contributions to St.
Mary's Child Center.