Fr. Kenan was born on Sept. 22, 1940, to Leonard and Antoinette (née Huetten) Freson, in St. Bernard, Ohio,

At the age of 18, Fr. Kenan entered the Franciscan Order in Cincinnati, OH. He professed simple vows on Aug. 16, 1959, final vows on Aug. 16, 1962 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 2, 1967. Fr. Kenan taught at Roger Bacon High School until 1981. After further studies at Catholic University in Washington, DC he became treasurer for the Franciscans. In his later years he tended the grounds at St. Anthony Shrine on Colerain Ave and assisted at St. Vivian and neighboring parishes. He is survived by a brother Carl and two second cousins, Margaret Ann Braun of Alexandria KY and Nick Combs of Verona, KY. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Seven Acres Senior Living, 476 Riddle Rd. at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 10 am and burial at St. Mary Cemetery in St. Bernard, OH.