Bethke, Kenneth "Kenny", of O Fallon, Missouri, was born on December 27, 1933, in Sedalia, the son of the late Emil J. and Amanda Bethke. On May 30, 1954 he married Mary Harris; devoted father of Renee (Timothy) Dyer; cherished grandfather of Timothy (T. J.) Meder and Nolan Dyer. He was preceded in death by his sister Dorothy Smith. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church "Joy Group"