Kenneth M. Karenbauer, 39, of Butler, died at 11:48 p.m. Thursday in the emergency room at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born Feb. 1, 1965, in Butler, he was the son of Donald C. Karenbauer of Herman and Carol "Sis" Schiebel Stepp of Butler.

He had been in the National Guard and had worked at HyTech in Cranberry Township until he became disabled. He enjoyed hunting.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Heather Reed Karenbauer, whom he married May 25, 2001; a daughter and a son, Brittney Ann and Shane Matthew, both at home; a sister, Mrs. Mark (Connie) Vicario of York; his maternal grandmother, Margaret "Peg" Schiebel of Sunnyview Nursing Home; a nephew; a grandniece; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Darwin Stepp; a nephew; his paternal grandparents; and his maternal grandfather.

<B>KARENBAUER</B> - Friends of Kenneth M. Karenbauer, who died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, will be received from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 127 W. Jefferson St. Services will follow at 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Neyman, pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be private burial.Information also is available at www.youngfuneralhomes.com.