Leo Berens

Leo Michael Berens, 99, of Colby, died Wednesday, March 6, 2019. He was born April 6, 1919, in Ellis County, KS, to John and Anna (Kuhn) Berens. After leaving the home Leo joined the Civilian Conservatory Corps. On November 22, 1942, Leo married Elizabeth Krannawitter, in Park, KS. Leo served in the United States Army from 1942-1943, during WWII and was a member of the American Legion for 76 years. He worked for Dougherty Auto Electric for 47 years. Leo was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, golf and playing town team baseball. He coached and umpired K-18 and American Legion baseball for many years.

Leo was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elizabeth; son John Jay Berens; five brothers and three sisters.

He is survived by his children, Nancy (Melvin) Carpenter, Overland Park, KS and Timothy (Leah) Berens, Olathe, KS; grandchildren, Cary Carpenter, of San Francisco, CA, Casandra Carpenter, of Bucyrus, KS and Benjamin Weintrub, Berlin, Germany and three great-grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with inurnment in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Prairie Museum of Art and History and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com