Kenneth Charles Endress

Kenneth “Kenny” Charles Endress of Owings, MD, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at the age of 45.Kenny was the beloved husband of Bette-Lyn Endress. He was the loving father of Ryan and Christopher Endress and the son of Richard and Sharon Endress. He is also survived by a sister, Sonya Ritter and her husband Alan, and was the uncle of Sarah and Robbie Ritter, and the brother-in-law of Lynnee’ Coley. Kenny was born in Tucson, AZ, in 1969, to Sharon and Richard Endress. After graduating from High School, he earned his undergraduate degree from Brenau University and earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia. In 1991 while in Georgia, Kenny met Bette-Lyn and they were married in 1993. Kenny began his career as Inspector for The Department of Fish and Wildlife Service. He was promoted to Special Agent in 2002, and the family moved to St. Leonard, MD where he served in the Field Office located in Annapolis MD. Most recently he held the current title Special Agent in Charge of Investigation Unit of the, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Office of Law Enforcement, which is based out of Falls Church, VA.Kenny was very passionate about the instrumental role that he served in the preservation of Rockfish in the Chesapeake Bay. He followed in the footsteps of his father who had retired from a successful career with US Fish and Wildlife Service. This passion has woven into the fabric of his own relationship with his boys who continue his legacy in their love, protection and respect for nature.Kenny deeply loved his family and he embodied the character of protector and provider for all that he touched. Among his favorite past-times were watching his sons play Lacrosse and Swim. He enjoyed supporting his Georgia Bulldog Football team and a great day to him would be spending time in the woods with his boys, hunting, fishing and even spending time in the yard making in his home a beautiful place for his family. Most of all he adored his “BL” also affectionately known as “Hunzington”. His presence will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Endress Family Memorial Fund – GoFundMe.com/417F04 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Kenneth Charles Endress please visit our Sympathy Store.