Gilbert F. Kett

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 o...[more]

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ndianapolis, 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 2:00pm at St. Luke?s United Methodist Church with a visitation to follow from 4 to 8 pm 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.