Dr. Kenneth F. Markle

Dr. Kenneth Ford Markle, a native of Eaton Rapids, Michigan and a resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the age of 66. A former registered nurse, upon receiving his doctorate, Dr. Kenneth worked as a periodontist. He was a member of AAP-Periodontics, LDA-Louisiana Dental, ARRL-Amateur Radio, and Divers Alert Network. He served as an instructor at LSU Dental School and as an instructor for the Louisiana Motorcycle Safety program. He was a motorcyclist, runner, and scuba diver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger Lee Markle and Dorothy Elaine (nee’ Keeler) Markle.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Lynnette Anne Markle; daughters, Jessica Markle Breaux and husband Todd and Dr. Mariah Markle Harriss and husband Brandon; grandchildren, Samson Breaux, Simon Breaux, Noella Breaux, Cullen Breaux, Dottie Breaux, and Sonny Breaux; sister, Gayle Markle Mead; and his brothers, Gary Markle and wife Gail, and Robert Markle.

Visitation will be held at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge on Saturday, January 17, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. celebrated by Pastor Pat Davis.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.