Kenneth Ray Wahlbrink

CAPTAIN KENNETH R. WAHLBRINK, USAF RETIRED

  Kenneth Ray Wahlbrink, born in Portland, Oregon passed away peacefully in his sleep in Prescott, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth R. Wahlbrink and Alice May Manz (Bentley); and Arthur J. Manz; his brother, David Wahlbrink; and sister, Kathryn (Wahlbrink) Farabaugh. Ken is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane (Farrell); two sons, Anthony (Angie) and Tyler and son number three, Mike (Molly) Barrett; sisters, Laura (Stephen) Williams and Benita (James) Thielman; brother, Kevin (Lisa) Manz; and brother-in-law, Merle (Karen) Farabaugh. He was blessed with two precious grandchildren, Lyla and Wesley, with another grand baby due Aug. 20, 2019.
  He enjoyed his nephews, Adam and Bruce; and his nieces, Alaina, Allison, Katrina, Mahina and Zoe. Ken’s life was devoted to his family and to serving our country in the military or as a nurse caring for those who served our country. He worked 12 years at the Portland VA Medical Center and the last 20 years at the Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System in Prescott, Arizona.
  Ken was a humble hero, he had a servant’s heart and he was loved by all.
  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Ken’s name to the volunteer service at the Prescott VA, or “Pay it Forward,” in memory of Ken.  He will be missed.