Kevin L. Pfannenstiel

Still miss you every day, dad...

Dear Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I met Kevin when I aquired a bass clarinet that needed repaired. He did a wonderful job fixing it up. One time, on a whim, I even asked him about my son's trombone and he fixed it too. He was a man of many talents. I enjoyed his quiet and gentle nature.

Dear Family:

I will dearly miss Kevin's low-key manner and quiet, dry sense of humor. Especially the way he sat there on a couch, not much saying anything. Contemplating. Then saying something that cut right to the bone of the conversation with wit.

Dear Pfannenstiel Family,

I met Kevin for the first and only time this past spring. My son's oboe needed repair and luck brought us to Kevin. As others have described on this guestbook, he not only repaired what we initially came in for but far more. The instrument was in better shape than when originally purchased. He went above and beyond. He had such a kind, gentle manner and wonderful sense of humor. I am so saddened to hear of his passing and so sorry for your loss.

I'am a cousin of Marvin. My Dad Martin Stoecklein & his Mother Agath Pfannenstiel where sister & brother. Sorry to here of your loss. I know what this does to you. I lost my husband of 49 yrs in March of 05.
Mary Ann (Stoecklein) Pavlu

To Kevin's family,
I am a friend of Kevin's through music - we played woodwind quintets just one month ago with other members of the Overland Park Orchestra. He is one of the main reasons I went back to playing with that group, because I knew we would have a solid, reliable intonation center if he was there. He was also my flute repairman, and would find and fix problems that I had just adapted to and didn't even know could be fixed. Besides his accomplishments, he was a truly fine...

To Kevin's Family and many friends,
It is with deep sympathy that I enter my thoughts and prayers to Kevin's family. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

I worked with Kevin at USD 500 in Kansas City, Kansas for four of the eight years of his employment with the music department. As a woodwind specialist I was more than aware of Kevin's value to the school district. He restored my aging bass clarinet to mint condition, adding his masterful touch to the fine details of...

To Kevin's family,
I was so sorry to hear about Kevin. The news is still unbelievable to me. Finding the right words is very difficult, but my prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with his family, work associates, and the many friends.

I have fond memories of Kevin, as a close friend, musician, and a master instrument repairman. He knew his business well and I, like many musicians, will seriously miss his expertise. He brought many smiles to me. Whenever he worked on my...