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Kenneth C. Passe, 85, of Benson, North Carolina formerly of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  He was born April 6, 1934 to Herbert & Myrtle (Laqua) Passe, graduated from Gerstmeyer Tech in Terre Haute and served proudly with the U.S. Navy Seabees.  Ken made his career for 42 years as a lineman with Nipsco and had been a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso.  On July 10, 1976 he married Sharon (Evers) Ashton who survives along with his son, David Passe of Michigan, step-children: John Ashton of Michigan & Jennifer Ashton-Newbrough (Tim) of Clayton, NC, step-grandchildren, Keith & Kirstie Ashton and Ella & Jake Newbrough.  He was preceded in death by his former wife, Wanda (Passage) Passe, brother, Gerald Passe and sister, Elizabeth Shadow.
A visitation will be held Tuesday from 9 - 11 am at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 11:00 am and private burial to follow at Blachly Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.