Kevin Van De Yacht

1956 - 2022

Kevin Van De Yacht, 66, Hobart, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022, at his home. The son of Bernard and Violetta (Marks) Van De Yacht was born July 4, 1956, in Green Bay. He was very proud to celebrate his birthday on the 4th of July and it often turned into a month long celebration.

Kevin was a 1974 graduate of Pulaski High School. On September 27, 1975, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Karcz, at St. John the Baptist Church in Howard. Kevin was a member of St. Joseph Parish, Oneida and served as an usher there for many years.

Kevin was employed at Better Built, Gold Bond Ice Cream and Fairmont/Kemps Dairy. For over 30 years Kevin was a Water Well Driller, a passion and skill he shared with his brothers and nephews and talent he proudly handed down to his son, Chad. He was proud of his work as he would often point out: "I Drilled That One."

He enjoyed spending time outside and had a meticulous yard. Prior to his accident, Kevin often was found tinkering in his garage and washing his truck. In his spare time he was known as "a professional TV watcher." You could find him on weekends at local supper clubs, where he enjoyed a good cocktail and conversation. He was proud to be a Van De Yacht, where he was eighth of twelve siblings. Most of all, his pride was his family with whom he was known as "their Protector."

Kevin will be sadly missed by his wife, Carol of 47 years; his son, Chad (Annette) Van De Yacht and their children: Brennon, Brooke, and Bristol; a daughter, Kristi Kuchta and her children: Jaxon, Violet, Daisy, and Abel; his siblings: Bill (Bernadine) Van De Yacht, Robert (Sue) Van De Yacht, Diane (Chuck) Tappa, Ken (Lyn) Van De Yacht, Nick (Amy) Van De Yacht, Gery (Carol) Van De Yacht, Dawn (Rick) Niemi, Donna (John) Thormann, and Bernie (Valerie) Van De Yacht; a brother-in-law, Dennis Kabara; and many nieces, nephews, and other family.

In addition to his parents, Bernard (Dutch) and Violetta, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Florian and Florence Karcz; his siblings: infant sister, Mary Ann, Debbie Kabara, Leo (Mary) Van De Yacht and Cindee Van De Yacht; a sister-in-law, Barbara Rusch and a brother-in-law, Kenneth Karcz.

The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph Parish, Oneida, on Friday, October 7, at 11 a.m. with Fr. Paul Paider presiding. Burial took place in Assumption B.V.M. Cemetery, Pulaski.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the CP Center to honor Kevin's name, where he attended swim therapy and he felt "free."

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the family and friends who helped over the past six years. They would also like to thank Christian Servants Care Team and the Unity Hospice Team for their care and compassion.

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