Kenneth Bethke

New Haven-Kenneth F. Bethke, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012. He was the husband of Catherine (Mulkern) Bethke .
Mr. Bethke was born on June 21, 1934 in New Haven a son of the late Floyd and Myrtle (Wuertz) Bethke. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during the Korean War, assigned to a Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron and was a crew member of a B-24 Liberator. He retired from Pratt & Whittney where he worked as a Metal Smith for over 30 years. He was a member of the Elks and also a member of the American Legion in New Haven, Hamden and West Haven.
Besides his loving wife he is survived by his son, Michael Bethke and his wife Dawn. He also leaves his granddaughter, MaKayla Bethke.
Funeral services and burial are private and at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours and the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Rd, Rte. 69, Prospect is in charge of arrangements.