Kevin Leroy Duerksen
Newton - Kevin Leroy Duerksen, 62, of
Newton, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Overland
Park Regional Medical Center. He was born April 19, 1959 in
Hillsboro, Kansas, 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. Memorial contributions may be made to Harvey
County 4-H in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, PO Box 32, Hesston,
Kansas 67062.
