Kermit Lee Collins

Kermit L. Collins, 88, peacefully passed away in his home on Monday December 16, 2024.

Kermit was born on March 25, 1936 in Lancer, Kentucky to Luther Clark and Fairy Bell (Burchett) Collins, and raised by his adopted father, William S. Collins. At the age of 15 years old, he went to live with his aunt and uncle in Potawatomie County Kansas.

He joined the U.S. Army in December of 1953 and was Honorably Discharged in 1957, at the rank of Specialist 4th Class.

On June 21, 1958 in Wellston, Ohio, Kermit married Louise Stapleton. And the couple would make Warsaw home in 1965.

Kermit worked as a theatre projectionist, sales person in Moore’s Inc., for Western Southern Life Insurance Company, D J & Sales WKOV Radio Station in Wellston, OH and for R.R. Donnelley for the last 32 years before his retirement in 1993.

The most important event in his life was being born again in Jesus Christ, his savior. He was very proud of his family and all his dear friends. He loved Gospel music and occasionally played in church. Kermit was a Free Mason, and liked county and easy listening music, loved fishing and playing golf.

He is survived by his sons, Shawn (Stephanie) Collins of Warsaw and Don Collins of Columbus, OH; grandchildren: Lillie (Eathan) Prater of Nappanee, Hallie (Brandon) Edwards of Mentone, and Ryan Castle of Alamogordo, NM; and great-grandchildren: Dylan Prater, Lexie Prater and Gracie Doberstein.

Kermit was preceded in death by his wife Louise, his parents, his sisters: Lora Frasier, Ann Reffitt and Willa Burchett.

Visitation will be held from 10-12 on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court. Funeral services will follow at noon with Pastor David Stackhouse officiating.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Military Honors.

Memorial contributions can be made to Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325 E., Pierceton, IN 46562.