Kenneth Mann

Kenneth Eugene Mann was born on April 5, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Lawrence and Vada (Nivens) Mann. A long-time Dittmer resident, Kenneth was a devoted family member who valued the simple, important things of everyday life and the company of those close to him.

Those who knew Kenneth remember a steady and familiar presence in his community. He lived his life close to home and family, carrying with him the ties and memories formed in the St. Louis area. Family was central to Kenneth’s life from his earliest days; he remained connected to the people and places that shaped him.

Kenneth entered rest on May 18, 2016, in Dittmer, Missouri. His passing was felt deeply by relatives and neighbors who recall his steadiness and the quieter joys he brought to ordinary moments. While public notices record the date of his death, the private recollections of family and friends preserve the fullness of the person he was — not only the facts of a life but the warmth of shared meals, visits, and small kindnesses.

Friends and family created tributes in his memory, gathering to remember Kenneth’s life, the ways he mattered to those around him, and the imprint of his years in Dittmer. He is remembered with respect and affection by those who loved him.