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Dr Kenneth Stout

Birth	:	1 Nov 1918
Death	:	21 Jul 2016 Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2580986, -99.6121979
Description	:	July 22, 2016 Gene O. Morris \| McCook Gazette Kenneth C. Stout, M.D. BENKELMAN, Neb. -- One of this region's -- if not this nation's -- last true 'country docs,' Kenneth C. Stout, M.D., passed from this earthly existence Thursday afternoon, expiring peacefully at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, the place that had been his home for the final years of his life. Doc Stout, as he was known by thousands in the Benkelman area, was 97 years of age. His life was not only long ... it was legendary. Richard Bartholomew, Doc Stout's friend and late-life confidante, spoke for the Benkelman community when... Read More	July 22, 2016 Gene O. Morris \| McCook Gazette Kenneth C. Stout, M.D. BENKELMAN, Neb. -- One of this region's -- if not this nation's -- last true 'country docs,' Kenneth C. Stout, M.D., passed from this earthly existence Thursday afternoon, expiring peacefully at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, the place that had been his home for the final years of his life. Doc Stout, as he was known by thousands in the Benkelman area, was 97 years of age. His life was not only long ... it was legendary. Richard Bartholomew, Doc Stout's friend and late-life confidante, spoke for the Benkelman community when he said, "I have known Dr. Kenneth Stout, professionally and personally, since 1978, many years less than others of this area of Southwest Nebraska, Northwest Kansas and Northeast Colorado. Dr. Stout was one of the last 'country doctors' who made house calls, worked weekdays, weekends, holidays -- and nights -- in his vision to help others. During his years of practice, Dr. Stout had a lasting impact on the health care delivery system of this area and has provided financial support to many organizations, projects and events." Originally from the Oxford area, Dr. Stout saved money while he was in the military to finance his medical education at the University of Nebraska medical school. After getting his medical degree he headed for Benkelman, arriving in 1955. He started with Doctor Morehouse at the old Benkelman Hospital, then -- five years later -- went on his own, opening a clinic on Chief Street in Benkelman. Joining him there -- and staying with him until the end of his days -- was Joan (Kempter) Barker Vontz. "I was his 'Girl Friday,'" said Joan, who stayed with the iconic physician every step of the way, stopping by the hospital two times a day in Dr. Stout's final years to help feed him and help tend to his needs. Doc Stout, who never married, amassed a fortune through timely investments in Chrysler and other stocks. Before he passed he gave $4 million to the University of Nebraska and a million to the Nebraska public television system. He also built a grand house -- probably worth most of a million dollars or more -- but, according to Joan -- he never slept in it a single night, preferring only to admire it as a mark of his earthly accomplishments. He once told Joan, "No one in Oxford thought I would ever amount to anything. I showed them, though," he said, pointing to the house made of Kentucky marble as an example of his success. Survivors include a brother in California and several nieces living in various places. "One of the nieces came twice a year to see him. She's here now, and will help me with final arrangements," Joan said. Rita Jones, the administrator of Dundy County Hospital, spoke of Doc Stout with great affection when she said, "Doc Stout took great care of the community for years and our staff had the privilege of taking care of him for years." Doc Stout was diagnosed with pancreatitis a decade ago, and -- about the time he turned 90 -- Joan said specialists from Denver sent him home to die. But -- as he had done throughout his life -- Doc Stout fooled them, living another seven years before finally fading away, a faithful servant until the end. Without him, Benkelman, Dundy County and the tri-state region will go forward, coping as best they can, but there will be a big void in their hearts and minds, left there by the passing of a true American Icon: Kenneth C. Stout, M.D., country doctor extraordinaire. Services will be h10:30 a.m. MDT Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman, with the Rev. Marcine Farmer officiating Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. MDT Monday, July 25, at the Zion Lutheran Church of Benkelman Interment will follow 10:30 a.m. CDT Wednesday July 27 at the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Neb. Benkelman Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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Where is Dr Kenneth Stout's memorial?
Dr Kenneth Stout's memorial is located at: Oxford Cemetery, Oxford, Harlan County, USA.
When did Dr Kenneth Stout death?
Dr Kenneth Stout death on 21 Jul 2016 in Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Dr Kenneth Stout's memorial?
Latitude: 40.2580986
Longitude: -99.6121979

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Zebedee Stout

(1890 - 1975)

Mabel I Fritzer Stout

(1890 - 1966)

Siblings

Pauline V Stout

(1925 - 1925)

Donna Darlene Stout

(1927 - 2012)

Shirley Stout Pond

(1937 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Oxford Cemetery
Oxford, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2580986, -99.6121979

2. Spring Grove Cemetery
Mascot, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2775002, -99.5582962

3. Kellner Cemetery
Oxford, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3215000, -99.6311000

4. Carter Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2058000, -99.5143500

5. Sasse Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1764900, -99.5545200

6. Homfeld Family Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1658300, -99.5372300

7. Stamford Cemetery
Stamford, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1469002, -99.5931015

8. Lennemann Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1757800, -99.4988700

9. Highland Union Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3513990, -99.7172360

10. Edison Cemetery
Edison, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2919006, -99.7902985

11. Union Cemetery
Beaver City, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1469002, -99.7247009

12. Stump Cemetery
Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3478012, -99.7621994

13. Deaver Cemetery
Precept, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1030998, -99.6489029

14. Zion Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -99.7005997

15. Shaw Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4303017, -99.5781021

16. Calvary Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1377983, -99.4421997

17. Orleans Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1330000, -99.4436700

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Stamford, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0730200, -99.6293800

19. Hoyt Cemetery
Orleans, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1330190, -99.4316340

20. Industry Cemetery
Atlanta, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4071999, -99.4419022

21. German Lutheran Cemetery
Harlan County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0461006, -99.5532990

22. Garfield Cemetery
Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2491989, -99.8992004

23. Mount Hope Cemetery
Beaver City, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1333008, -99.8518982

24. Arapahoe Cemetery
Arapahoe, Furnas County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3239600, -99.8985500