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Kevin Gartenhaus Obituary
Kevin M. Gartenhaus, 55, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on Friday afternoon, May 30, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Kevin was born on June 21, 1958 in San Francisco, California to Solomon and Johanna Gartenhaus, who both survive. He is also survived by his wife, Kelly O'Brien Gartenhaus and his children, Matthew, Zachary and Lauren; brother and sister-in-law Michael and Jane Gartenhaus and nephews Joseph and James Gartenhaus.
Kevin graduated from West Lafayette High School in 1976. He earned his undergraduate degree in applied mathematics from Purdue University in 1980 and he earned his MBA degree from Indiana University in 1986.
Kevin worked for the past two years as the Director of Talent Acquisition at Allegient, an IT consulting company in Indianapolis. Kevin's career included working at IBM, Ameritech and Source Services Corporation. One of Kevin's greatest accomplishments was founding IT Spire, an IT staffing firm in 2004, which he later sold to Surrex Solutions, a California-based Company. He started a second IT staffing company, Gartenhaus Group in 2010.
Kevin thoroughly enjoyed helping and working with children. Kevin's most recent community involvement included serving as the former President of the Board for Family Development Services (the Indianapolis Head Start Organization) and serving on the College Mentors for Kids Board. He has served as the general manager for the Carmel Pups Travel Basketball Program and regularly served as a soccer and basketball coach and league commissioner for the Carmel Dads' Club recreational sports program. One of Kevin's greatest loves was coaching and watching his children play sports. He also truly loved spending time with family and friends. His smiling face and caring spirit will be missed.
The funeral will take place at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3 at The Oak Hill Mansion 5801 E. 116th Street Carmel, IN 46033, calling will take place before the service from 11:00 to 1:00. Burial will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carmel Dads' Club, Kevin Gartenhaus Fund, 5459 East Main Street; Carmel, Indiana 46033 or to another wonderful organization of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Flanner and Buchanan - Carmel. Those who wish to express condolences to the family or sign the guest registry may do so by visiting www.flannerbuchanan.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Gartenhaus
Pete Howard
May 27, 2023
We miss you KG.
Pete Howard
May 26, 2022
We miss you KG. Tuna melts will never be the same.
Ann Talhelm
May 26, 2022
I´m so glad I got a reminder of Kevin in my email I was just thinking of Kevin yesterday as I got out my "GardenHouse" to clean from the winter and set back out on my landscaping stones. Kevin had given us a start from his landscaping bed of this prolific green perennial that blooms a white firework tail right around July 4th!! It has really spread over the years and is an annual reminder to us of that wonderful light Kevin Gartenhaus is!! Keep shining your light Kevin
Pete Howard
May 26, 2021
KG: I still think about our tuna melts.
Edith Bandy
January 26, 2021
I just learned of Kevin's passing. here some 6 1/2 years later. We worked together at Source Services. Such a great guy and gone too soon. So sorry for this loss.
Pete Howard
May 26, 2020
I miss you KG.
Peter Howard
May 28, 2019
Kevin, even after 5 years I still miss you every day.
Larry and Brenda Alverson
June 2, 2014
Kelly,
May your hurting heart feel God's love and peace.
Susie Sommer
June 2, 2014
Kevin was a kind, giving soul. Dedicated to making his community a better place which he certainly did!
June 2, 2014
Great person, loving father, wonderful to be around. Will miss seeing his smiling face.
Jim MacDonald
June 1, 2014
Kevin was one of the kindest people I have known. It's too bad he has left us this early. He will be missed. My prayers are with all of the Gartenhaus family.
Dave and Thelma Biery
June 1, 2014
Dar Jo, We are so sorry for the loss of your son and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Mark Sheklian
June 1, 2014
I'll miss you, my dear friend.
Jim and Ann Talhelm and Family
June 1, 2014
We grieve with Kelly and the kids and the entire Gartenhaus family network over the sudden passing of Kevin.
I say network because Kevin made you feel like you were part of his family. He enjoyed bringing us up to date through the sharing of his life; speaking with such fondness of Kelly, his children Matthew, Zach, and Lauren, his parents, and Kelly's parents, his brother and sister-in-law, and his nephews. Kevin always had a kind word, and was genuinely interested in how family was doing.
It comes as no surprise he was so involved in community service. Service was Kevin's God-given gift. I don't think I ever saw him sit down as the host of a cookout we attended years ago. Having such a joy on his face while making sure everyone else's needs were met.
Today we mourn the loss of our golden friend. We pray that the God of all Comfort would bring comfort to his family during this difficult time.
Pete Howard
June 1, 2014
KG, TM's will never be the same again. All the TPA retreads will miss you, especially me.
Mike Wolinsky
June 1, 2014
I am saddened by Kevin's loss and my condolences to the Gartenhaus family.
Kevin was a role model for me growing up in West Lafayette. He was the kind of leader and great natured guy that I wanted to be like.
Later in life, I always enjoyed catching up with him and making him laugh. I know that he cared much about his family and giving back to the community.
May his memory be forever a blessing! And may we all be inspired to continue Kevin's work of community service and hold that warm smile that I will always remember that Kevin shined on others.
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