In the early hours of Saturday, July 16, 2022, Kenneth Wayne Breidenbach went peacefully to Our Lord with his wife, Sarah at his side. Kenny had fought for years with Congestive Heart Failure but in the end it won. There will be an informal Celebration of Life for Ken at the Motherlode on Saturday, July 23rd from 3 to 5. Please come and share stories of Ken “Dr of Motors” and friend to all.
Ken was born to Warren and Modena Breidenbach on May 8, 1947, in Bakersfield, CA. He attended school there and later moved to North Hollywood, CA with his wife Luci (Pearson) and their three children. The family moved to Montana in the late 70’s. After their divorce, Ken met and married Sarah Herold five years later in 1988.
Ken was a journeyman meat cutter and when the family moved to Montana, he was the meat market manager for Lundy’s in Townsend. In 1987, he and Sarah took over the family owned business of Capital City Bowl which they ran for eighteen years until they sold it in 2004.
Ken loved cars and motors and all that went with it. He maintained Ken’s Garage where friends would call when something wasn’t working with their vehicle. Ken would diagnose the problem over the phone and relay the fix for the problem. It always worked! Ken loved to drag race and drove stock cars for years and when those days were over, he and Sarah drove to Belgrade for the stock car races every Friday night. He delighted in the “old cars” and always had one or two.
Ken is survived by his wife Sarah of East Helena, daughter Tina Tillo (Tony) of Clancy, Tammy Rains (Nick) of Minden, NV, son Brian (Jennifer) in the Philippines, stepdaughters Laren Carparelli of Clancy and Lynda Morris (Scott) of Springfield, OR. He has eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
A celebration of Ken’s life will be held from 3 .m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 23rd in the poker room at the Motherlode, 1428 Cedar Street.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday July 23, 2022
Motherlode
1428 Cedar Street
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday July 23, 2022
Motherlode
1428 Cedar Street
Helena, Montana 59601
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Steve Arlint says
Sarah: Sorry for your loss. I took over at Lundy’s when Ken left. I worked on the bathrooms at the bowling alley for you when you took over. Ken was a great guy and a friend to everyone he met. It was a privilege to know him.
Steve and Wanda Arlint
mark johnson says
Rest in peace my friend Mark & Reg
Dan Carpenter says
Sarah, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Ken was a great guy. Really knowledgeable about cars and a brother Impala owner. He’ll be missed. My thoughts are with you.
Dan Carpenter
Jessica Spaulding says
The brief time I spent getting to know Ken was a gift that I will never forget. I’m so sorry for your families loss, my thoughts are with you.
Carol Berger says
Sarah and Family; Carol and I are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you all.
Chiko says
Ken always had a smile and a hug for me. I will miss him dearly. Beautiful Sarah I know you have enough love to share for the both you. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers, and I’ll keep the light on and a cup of tea whenever you need it . Much Love, Matt and Chiko
Lorna Smith and Erick Secrest says
So sorry for your loss Aunt Sarah. We love you.
Dave and Ann Triplett says
Sarah, How blessed we are to have our faith in God. for no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting, we have His promise that one day we’ll be reunited with those who have gone before us to our heavenly home. May the God of healing ease your pain, May the God of grace lift your grief, May the God of love comfort your heart.
With deepest sympathy and love, Dave and Ann Triplett
Teri Kellogg says
Sarah I’m so sorry for your loss. Ken was a great guy and will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with.
Teri Kellogg
Bill Pool says
Dear Sarah,
Sorry to hear this news about Kenny. He was a good person, and he brought a great deal of happiness and joy to you.
My condolences to you and all the family; I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Mac
Denise Cook says
Sarah and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken had a kind soul and will be missed. He had mellowed out and was wonderful to talk with and learn from. I remember when he had a nice 80’s something Mustang at the Last Chance Mustangs and Specialty Fords car show a few years back. I couldn’t believe he had a mustang. And then he showed me the Chevy motor under the hood. I suspect he is already discussing motors with Bud, Wally, Dan, uncle Vern and the rest of the guys, so he is in good company.
Judith Foutz says
Sarah, we are so sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was such a nice man and he was a gift to you. Please let me know if there is anything we can do for you. Love, hugs and prayers.
Judi and Lewis
Rod Applegate says
Sarah, Tina and family. I’m sorry to hear about Ken. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roy moreno says
I remember Ken when he would be behind the desk CapialCir Bowl always had smile on his face he will be missed my sincere condolences to you Sarha and family RIP Ken
Scott St. Clair says
Sarah, know that you are in my thoughts. I’m so glad I checked in with you folks not too long ago. I will always be grateful for all you and Ken did for the Helena Junior bowlers program. I know it took a lot of patience and extra work but you are always there for the program. Ken, rest in peace my friend. Scott
Susan A Lane says
I have known Ken for a long time, as his son was married to my daughter a long time ago. He was interesting to talk to and could tell good advice when it came to my car. He will be missed by many, …but he is in a much better place…
Tanya Hartman says
Sarah- I am so so sorry for your loss! You and Ken made an incredible team together!!! I know my dad would want to give you a big hug and tell you Ken is in Heaven and watching over you. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Tanya Hartman