Kenneth H. Berlin

Kenneth Herbert Berlin, 82, formerly of Anchorage, AK, and lately of Sedalia, MO, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, in Columbia, MO.
Ken was born on January 29, 1943, in Sedalia, MO, the son of Herbert and Gertrude (Dorsey) Berlin. He was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1960, and went on to attend St. Louis University before being drafted into the United States Army, where he honorably served while stationed in Germany.
On May 27, 1967, in Sedalia, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sandra "Sandi" Sue (Bennett) Berlin. Together they built a beautiful family and welcomed two children: Charles "Brad" Berlin and Elizabeth "Beth" Bystedt.
In 1975, Ken moved his young family to Anchorage, Alaska, where he worked as an engineer for Morrison Knudsen on the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. Alaska quickly became home, and for 50 wonderful years Ken and Sandi embraced everything the state had to offer. Ken was an avid outdoorsman who cherished camping, fishing, gardening, and restoring classic British sports cars. He was deeply engaged in his children's lives, serving as a Boy Scout leader, BMX coach, and enthusiastic supporter at countless sporting events and activities.
Ken and Sandi loved hosting friends and relatives at their Hillside home, sharing their pride in the Alaskan way of life. They also treasured traveling internationally and never missed a grandchild's birthday - making frequent trips from Anchorage to Oregon and Washington to celebrate with family. Many of the Berlin family's most cherished memories were made gathered around the dinner table, sharing meals, stories, and laughter.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 58 years, Sandi; his children, Charles "Brad" (Carolyn) Berlin of Portland, OR, and Elizabeth "Beth" Bystedt of St. Louis, MO; his grandchildren, Bennett Berlin, Lauren Berlin, and Hunter Bystedt; his brother, Robert Berlin; his sister, Martha Osredker; and eight nieces and nephews.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Franz Berlin; sisters-in-law Peggy (Rollins) Berlin and Cathy (Landes) Berlin; and his niece, Laura Berlin.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia. The family will receive friends at 2:00 p.m. until service time at the chapel.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Caring Hearts and Hands of Columbia, 1307 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203, or online at: www.caringheartandhands.org/donate/.