At the age of 82, Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving in the Korean War and a retiree of National Fuel with 40 years of service and devoted 13 years as President, manager and coach with the Cheektowaga Southside Little League. He enjoyed sports especially golfing and boating.

Kenneth was the beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Gerlach) Beback. Devoted father of Kenneth W. (Sharon) Beback, Sherry (James) Burdick, Dawn (David) Grimsich, Lynn Beback and Kevin (Allyson) Beback.   A loving grandfather of Gregory Beback, Stephanie Beback, Jessica Alexander, Jacob Jurewicz, Brooklyn Grimsich, Skylar Grimsich, Kaley Beback and Austin Beback.  Dearest brother of John (Carol) Beback and the late Raymond (late Florence) Beback. Dear brother-in-law of Gloria (late Richard) Krawczyk and the late Judith (late Dominic) Nunciato. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family will be present Friday 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St. (near Harlem).  Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church (2158 Clinton St. Cheektowaga, New York 14206) Saturday morning at 9 AM.