United States of America
U.S. Navy · United States 
Kenneth Lee Blunt
1983
Kenneth L. Blunt served the U.S. Navy for 2 years. Kenneth served during the years of the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Deputy Director Kenneth Blunt was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at an accident scene on I-55, near mile marker 80 in Divernon, Sangamon County at 7:40 am. Another vehicle lost control on the icy highway and slid into the median, fatally striking Deputy Director Blunt. Deputy Director Blunt was a World War II Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brother, sister, and two grandchildren. He is buried at Fairlawn Cemetery in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, mother, brother, sister, and two grandchildren.
Keepsakes
Service Record
Also Served
Illinois Secretary of State Police Department
Deputy Director
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