Kenneth Alford Kleinschmidt Sr.

October 31, 1953 - June 28, 2015

Local businessman Kenneth A. Kleinschmidt, Sr. passed away in New Orleans on Sunday, June 28, at the age of 61. He was the beloved husband of Inda Mize Kleinschmidt and the loving father of Kenneth Alford Kleinschmidt, Jr. (Jordan) and Charles Christian Kleinschmidt. He was the grandfather of Ford and Laird Kleinschmidt. He was the brother of his twin, Nell Kleinschmidt Mabry (Barry). He is also survived by nephew William Nelson Mabry (Ellen), Christian Mabry (Jenn) and niece Holly Mabry Poole (Reed). Ken was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Roberta Alford Kleinschmidt, brother Charles Christian “Chris” Kleinschmidt, and first-cousin George “Bunky” Healy III (wife Sharon and daughter Mary Margaret Gorman (Joe).

Ken was the president of Associated Manufacturers Agents, a commercial and residential lighting distributorship, started by his father in 1947. With the addition of his son, Ken, to the company several years ago, the family business will continue into its third generation.

He was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. He graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Covington and attended the University of Mississippi in the early 70s.

Kleinschmidt was active in supporting local youth programs for the Lakeview Soccer Club and Jesuit High School, where his two sons were on state championship teams and received many individual honors. He was also a loyal supporter of Ole Miss, where he and his wife began their courtship. Their fortieth wedding anniversary would have been celebrated on August 2.

Ken was a devoted husband and father, who could be seen quietly supporting his family’s passions and co-hosting activities with Inda. Just last month, they hosted a ten-year reception for the 2005, 2006 and 2009 Lakeview Thunder soccer state champion players and families. He will be sorely missed by scores of friends and relatives who enjoyed his winning spirit, wry sense of humor, and perceptive way of sorting out life.

Friends and family are invited to a Memorial Service on Wed. July 1 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6249 Canal Blvd. at 1:00 PM. Visitation at the church from noon – 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or Second Harvesters.

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