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Kevin Kilstofte Obituary
Green Bay - Kevin Dean Kilstofte passed away unexpectedly on December 31, 2020, at the age of 60. He was born September 22, 1960, in Marshalltown, Iowa to Don and Joyce Kilstofte and was raised in Toledo Iowa with a brother, Greg, and a sister, Kim. He earned various degrees including a Petroleum Degree and a Master's in Education from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He continued his education and completed his Specialist Certificate in Administrative Leadership from UW-Milwaukee. Kevin worked for Shell Oil in the Gulf of Mexico before entering into education.
Kevin and Tammy (Preiss) were married on May 16, 1987, in Rockland, Michigan and resided on Bayou Terrebonne in Louisiana. There, they joyfully started their family with daughter Savannah. Kevin had great passion and big love for educating and inspiring children to meet their potential. He coached three baseball teams during Louisiana summers and loved every minute of it. He happily had Savannah as his ground crew.
Moving to Green Bay in 2001, he worked for the Denmark School District as High School Assistant Principal and Principal, and when called upon worked as Principal of the Middle School. In 2012, Kevin joined the staff of Freedom Area School District as the District Administrator.
Family, sports, cooking, and education were his passions. He loved his family with his whole heart and would do anything for them. Savannah forever had him wrapped around her finger and grandson, Grayson was the light of his life and reason to push through some difficult times.
He is preceded in death by his father, Don, mother, Joyce, and brother, Greg.
He is survived by wife Tammy, daughter, Savannah (Levi) Schoenick and grandson, Grayson of Luxemburg, WI, and sister, Kim, of Tama, Iowa, special aunt and uncle, Jim and Mary Kirkwood of Ankeny, Iowa, his father-in-law, Merrill Preiss, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Celebration Church, 3475 Humboldt Rd., Green Bay, on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Rockland, Michigan. Proko-Wall Funeral Home is assisting the family. To send online condolences visit www.prokowall.com.
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Paula & Jacob Peters
January 5, 2021
Tammy, we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!! You took such great care of Jacob when he was in Pediatric ICU 5 years ago, and have a special place in our hearts! If only we could heal you from the pain like you did for him. We pray that you will find comfort in Kevin's love for you and the sweet memories you have!!
Angie Arneson
January 5, 2021
I am beyond words....My heart is sad to hear of Kevin's passing. He was an amazing boss to work for, as I was a teacher in Denmark. I will never forget his words of advice to me and the mints that he always had in his pocket to share. He always supported me and my students!
Hugs and prayers to his family! It was an honor to have worked and known Kevin!
Danielle Schuh
January 4, 2021
Sending thoughts and prayers to each family member and friend. I was fortunate enough to work with/ for Mr. Kilstofte at Freedom High School, and I am forever grateful for his kindness and leadership. I always loved hearing his stories.
Ed and Donna Duckart
January 4, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
When we worked with him , while he was at Denmark, you met a man who was always fair and listened to you.
Rest In Peace Kevin
May you find comfort with your Lord
Sincere condolences
Jerry
January 3, 2021
I was a classmate of kevins at
South Tama
Kevin was allways a friend to everyone , no matter if you was a a jock or just a normal person
He was allways upbeat at everything he did
He was a true leader of our class of STC class of "79"
You will truly be missed Kevin
John Miron
January 3, 2021
Very sad to hear of the passing of Kevin. In the time that I have coached basketball in Freedom he was very supportive and always had words of wisdom for me. He led the district in a calm , sincere manner and always put the students and staff first in decisions he made for the Freedom community. I will truly miss him and am genuinely saddened by his passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family. Be proud, he was a truly good man!
Crystal
January 2, 2021
Mr. Kilstofte taught me long ago at Montegut Middle. This mans love for what he did in the classroom is the reason I became a teacher. It was an honor to know him!!
Joel Doyle
January 2, 2021
Kevin was always a high energy guy, and very positive- never backed down from a challenge. He gave me lots of rides to and from basketball practice early in the morning and late at night, even in snow storms and below zero temps- always early and ready.
Mark Weigman
January 2, 2021
I have many memories of Kevin working with him at Denmark HS for many years. Kevin was thoughtful to everyone he met, and I have one particular example of his kindness. One night many years ago, a storm roared through Denmark, and a large tree was uprooted in my yard with the tree missing my house by feet. I mentioned to Kevin I had to get home right after school to cut the tree so it’s not blocking my driveway. About an hour after I started to cut the tree, a car pulled up, and Kevin jumped out of his car with his chainsaw and helped me finish the job. We talked for a long time when we were finished and had a couple of cold sodas!! I’ll never forget that gesture of goodwill. Tammy and Savannah, you are in my prayers. He was a good guy and respected by the staff at Denmark HS. RIP, Kevin. Thanks for being a good friend.
Greta Hebert
January 2, 2021
RIP Kevin! My daughters had the privilege of having you for a teacher at Montegut Middle. They were better students for it. My prayers go out to Tammy, Savanna, and Grayson.
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