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Age 53 of Eden Prairie, Minnesota went to be with his Lord April 3, 2013, after a courageous two-year battle with brain cancer. He was born January 29, 1960, in Stillwater, MN and graduated from Stillwater HS. Kevin earned a BS Degree in Agronomy from the Univ. of MN and an MBA from the Univ. of Sioux Falls. He had a long and successful career in the agricultural industry including positions with DeKalb, Northrup King, Pioneer Hi-Bred and Syngenta. Kevin was awarded several patents for his research in seed technology. He loved traveling with his family especially to Ruttger's Resort and Florida, boating, watching Gopher sports, fishing, and talking about agriculture. He was preceded in death by father-in-law Calvin B. Anderson, and grandparents Alfred & Esther Turnblad and William & Edna Kress. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Nancy; children, Kristen and Andrew; parents, Vince & Gretchen Turnblad; sister Karen (Bill) Larson; many other dear family and friends. Visitation: 6-8pm Fri., April 12, Albin Chapel (6855 Rowland Rd., Eden Prairie). Celebration of Life Service: 11:30am Sat., April 13, Wooddale Church (6630 Shady Oak Rd., Eden Prairie) with visitation beginning at 10:30am. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. Memorials: Wooddale Church or Living Christ Lutheran Church. The family wishes to thank the staff of MN Masonic Home-Bloomington and Fairview Hospice for their outstanding care of Kevin. www.albinchapel.com Albin Chapel 952-914-9410
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I was fortunate enough to be one of Kevin's elementary teachers at Lily Lake Elementary in Stillwater. He was a wonderful young man to work with. I enjoyed hearing from his parents how successful he had become in the work world and had a great family. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to your family in this great loss.
Elton Cunningham
April 20, 2013
Nancy, Kristen, Andrew - I was privileged to work with Kevin years ago and I am forever grateful for everything I learned from him - not only about the industry - but more importantly about integrity, honor, and treating people with the utmost respect. Our family sends our deepest condolences and will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Christy Ward
April 13, 2013
Nancy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort you during this difficult time.
Steve and Janet Schultz
April 13, 2013
Our love goes out to you Nancy and the Kids. Kevin and your family are a precious part of our family and he will be greatly missed. We love you! - Mary Jo Morrison
Mary Jo Morrison
April 12, 2013
Kevin was a good man and we remember fondly watching our sons play AAU basketball together. Nancy, Kristen and Andrew our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are so sorry for your loss.
The Dunn Family
April 12, 2013
My prayers are with you and your family, Nancy. I know you will find comfort and peace in His care.
Jenny Moyer Doersch
April 12, 2013
Always upbeat and a true professional, I really enjoyed working with Kevin during his years with Pioneer. I remember how sad we were to see him leave. But this leaves a much bigger void. He will be missed but always remembered. Our prayers are with you all.
Tom & Nicki Frappier
April 10, 2013
May the Lord be with Kevin's family in the time ahead.
With Sympathy from Fair Meadows neighbors.
Louie and Carole Winslow
April 10, 2013
God bless you at this sad time
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda Staberg-Mitchell
April 9, 2013
My sincerest condoleances
Rene Quadt
April 9, 2013
I remember how helpful Kevin was when we moved to Minnesota and needed help finding places for our son to play basketball. It was much appreciated. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Kathryn Herrold
April 9, 2013
I sang with Kevin in High School. Did not keep in touch after HS but my thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family at this time.
Cleon Wahlin
April 9, 2013
On behalf of the whole Syngenta community, who respected Kevin's professionalism and enjoyed his camaraderie, I would like to express our sincere condolences at his passing. May the countless fond memories you have of him assuage the pain you feel at this time
David Morgan. President, Syngenta Seeds Inc.
David Morgan
April 8, 2013
Dear Vince, Gretchen, Nancy and Karen, You have our very deepest sympathy in your loss of Kevin. We are so sorry to have lost our cousin. He was a very special person.
Loretta Simonet
April 8, 2013
Dear Nancy, Please know you & your family are loved & in my thoughts and prayers at this time of deep personal loss. May Christ's love surround you as you grieve along with the hope & knowledge of the resurrection. I am a member of Sara's small group.
Margaret Dahl
April 8, 2013
You have our deepest, deepest sympathy. So sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. We will cherish our wonderful memories of him. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck and Shirley Tillinghast
April 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sad time. Linda Laughlin
Linda Laughlin
April 8, 2013
Gretchen &Vince, we were so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Stone
April 7, 2013
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