Kevin Leroy Duerksen, 62, of Newton, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Overland Park Regional Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1959 in Hillsboro, the son of Leroy Gerhard and Mary Jane (Curry) Duerksen.
Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Hesston, where he grew up and graduated from Hesston High School with the class of 1978.
While “dragging main”, Kevin met his wife, Kathleen “Kathy” Swoyer and they were married on October 21, 1978 in Hesston for 43 short years. She survives of the home.
Kevin had many interests and was involved with the Newton Saddle Club for 30 years and was a leader for 4-H Shooting Sports in Harvey County for 30 years. Kevin was a member of the Chisholm Trail Gunfighting Club in the 1990’s. He taught Hunter Safety for 33 years and enjoyed collecting firearms. Kevin loved to go horseback riding and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Kathy of Newton; daughter, Tabitha (Ryan) Hughes; son, Jacob (Taylor Randle) Duerksen ; and his pride and joy’s and buddies, his two grandchildren, Kassidy and Kinsey Hughes. He is also survived by his brother, Jon Duerksen; and sister, Laurie Duerksen.
A celebration of life service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at Kingdom Life Ministries, Hesston.