Celebrate Kenneth Behrend's Life and Legacy

“A man is a success – who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the respect of intelligent people and the love of children, who has filled his life and accomplished his task. who leaves the world better than he found it, who has never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it, who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.”

– Unknown

On August 22, 2024, our world was shattered when Kenneth Willard Behrend, our father and hero unexpectedly took his last breaths. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and so much love.

If you knew our Dad, you know he was the kindest, most gentle, hilarious, loving, best story teller, full of trivia knowledge, Grandson adoring, and greatest listener you had ever met. The World is lucky to have had him for 70 years and the amount of lives he touched is unable to be measured. Between him selling at the markets, keeping up with childhood friends, and KENNY IN QUINLAN’s weekly “radio show” on 105.3 The Fan, he never met a stranger.

As many have reached out feeling drawn to help, hoping there's some small way you can show your support to help us as we begin to breathe after loss. With this abrupt loss, we are unprepared and easing the burden of financial fears is one way to do so, as well as continuing to lift us up in prayer and well wishes. We have loved to hear these amazing memories and stories of our Dad. We would love to be able to give him the Earthly send off he deserves.

We appreciate your support and welcome all stories and memories of our Father. Thank you so much.

I know he’s in Heaven enjoying his frozen peach team with a shot of Rock N Roll Tequila!