Kenneth Dale Tschanz

Kenneth Dale Tschanz, age 83 was called to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 31, 1934 to Chris & Lillian Tschanz. Ken was an artist and taught art for many years both in Michigan and Tennessee. He was a member of East Maryville Baptist Church. Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Barbara Crute. Survivors include: wife, Ardith Tschanz; daughters, Lisa Flowers & husband Steve and Gina Bearden & husband Jeremy; granddaughters, Emily Bearden, Katelynn Bearden, and Mallory Bearden; step-grandson, Ethan Flowers; step-granddaughter, Jacqueline Flowers; brother & sister-in-law, David & Gwen Tschanz; brother-in-law, Ray Crute; numerous nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, Monday, May 15, 2017 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 5:00 PM with Rev. Keith Johnson and Rev. Jason Salyer officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on John Sevier Hwy. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenneth Dale Tschanz please visit our Sympathy Store.