Kenneth H. DeNoewer (1911-4/1/1945) was born the son of Frank John Denoeower/DeNoewer (4/1869 Oh-3/24/1913), and Losina/Lusina Hill (6/16/1873-09/23/1949) DeNoewer. Note: There are a few different spellings of DeNoewer, Denoeower, Noewer, De Noewer that the family used. Plus, Losina used; Lusinda, Lusina, Ca Lusina and Susina.

His 9 siblings were:
1. Cordelia Mae DeNoewer Scheid (4/15/1891 Pa.-1955) (sp. Fred Joseph Schied (4/22/1909 Ohio-) (parents Peter and Rosa Schied), one child Chester F. Scheid (1918-1962)),
2. George John DeNoewer (3/8/1894-7/14/1931) (sp. Ethel Mabel McClintock DeNoewer)( they had seven children I have one a son so far, George John Jr. (10/6/1916-11/24/1975, sp. Helen Yovonne Tyrell),
3. Hazel DeNoewer (1/3/1896-1/1970) Scheid (Harry G. Scheid),
4. Vida Marie DeNoewer Clark (1897 PA-1958) (sp. Harry M. Clark).
5. Frank E. DeNoewer (5/1898-1967) (sp. Helen Jennery DeNoewer).
6. Anna L. DeNoewer(1904-7/13/1928) Hitzman (sp. Buriel Hitzman),
7. Nathan Perry DeNoewer (5/5/1905-4/20/1952) 1st spouse Florence Sarver and 2nd spouse was Lilyan Greenwald.
8. Chester DeNoewer(1907-1907) and
9. Edward DeNoewer (7/17/1911/13-9/2/1966)(sp. Olga Usenik sister to Marie, one of Kenneth's wives).

Also, he had one step-brother: Lester Brown (1907-).

Kenneth, in his obit, it was stated, that he was married 5 times and had 9 children:

1. Lillian G Willoughby (1909-1972) married, 26 Apr 1927, divorced Apr 1933. They had at least 1 daughter Audrae "Penny" DeNoewer (11/27/1927-1977). Lillian's obit Audrea lived with her grandmother Alice Willoughby.

2. He also, married (Mary) Marie Usenik (1910-1938) on Feb 21 1934, she died on 3/3/1938, she died of Lobar pneumonia. Their 6 children were: Kenneth J Denoewer Dewitt ((5/3/1932-2/14/2003), Gloria, Charles David, Arlene, Penny Irene (7/2/1946-) and Joann. Kenneth was raised by Calton Dewitt and Mary Usenik Dewitt. Penny may have been raised by George and Helen Denoewer.

3. Kenneth also, took out licence with Ethel Krouse (1916-) on 2/1939 in Cleveland-bottom of licence, stated marriage not solemnized.

4. He married (C)Katherine Elizabeth Kipp (1917-1994) abt 1939, divorced 12/8/1942, they had at least 1 son Edward Lawrence (4/19/1941-3/22/2008) (Sp. Marilyn).

5. Lastly he married Betty Regan married 17 Apr 1943 still married to her when he died

So far the children are: Audrae Jean(11/27/1927-1977), Kenneth J Denoewer (Dewitt) (5/3/1932-2/14/2003, Gloria Deneower (1934-), Charles David Denoewer (8/24/1934-10/5/1993), Edward Lawrence Denoewer (4/19/1941-3/22/2008), Marlene Denoewer (1936-), Jo Ann Denoewer (1940-), Penny Irene, and Georgeanne Denoewer (1938-). The obit said nine children.

He was killed in 1945 in WWII, in Germany, at the age of 35

His Obit:
Denoewer: Pfc. Kenneth H. beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Usenik), father of Kenneth, Gloria, Charles, Arlene, Jo Ann and Georgianne Denoewer; son of Mrs, Lusina Brown; died in Germany, April 1, 1945. Friends may call at the Donald Johnson Funeral Home, 521 Broadway, Bedford, O., where services will be held Wednesday, July 27.

Cleveland Plain Dealer 4/19/1945
Pfc. Kenneth Denoewer, who fought with the infantry, attended Collinwood High School and worked at the Glenn Tool & Manufacturing
Co. The soldier was married five times and is survived, in additon to his wife Betty, by nine children, two sisters and three brothers.
and

Saturday, April 28, 1945
Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH)
Memorial services for Pvt Kenneth Denoewer, killed in action with the American Seventh Army, will be conducted by Rev. Leroy C. Hensel at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 156 street and Macauly Avenue, N. E. today at 8 p.m.


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