Kehlenbeck, Betty Ann "Bobby" 79 of Farmington, Minnesota, passed away on February 18, 2015. She was born on March 22, 1935 in Cook, Nebraska to Irma and Rudolf Biere. Betty grew up in Cook and married Howard Kehlenbeck, her high school sweetheart, in 1956. During their 58 years of marriage they lived in Nebraska, Montana, Oklahoma, Wake Island - Pacific Ocean, and Minnesota. Betty was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, her infant brother, and her brother-in-law, Roger Behrens. She is survived by her husband, Howard Kehlenbeck; daughters, Colette (Dennis) Gilbertson, Kim (Jeff) Hildebrandt, Brenda (Ben) Fischer; son, Kurt (Thairys) Kehlen-beck; sisters, Peggy Behrens, Shirley (George) Binder; 11 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. A gathering of family and friends will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 2-4 PM at the White Funeral Home, 901 3rd St., Farmington, MN (651-463-7374) with a Memorial Service on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at the Autumn Ridge Church, 3611 Salem Rd SW., Rochester at 11 AM with a gathering from 10-11 AM at church. A Private interment will take place at a later date in Farmington. Memorials will be donated to Autumn Ridge Music Ministry. Condolences: whitefuneralhomes.com

Published on February 20, 2015


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