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Kevin J. Orth, 40, of Olathe, KS, passed away on December 11, 2008. He was born March 18, 1968 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Kevin served in the 101st Military Intelligence Battalion, Long Range Surveillance Detachment and was a veteran of Operation Desert Storm. He married Tasha Martin on October 11, 1997. He owned and operated New Coat Painting. Kevin enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Kevin had a passion for the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing with his children and friends. Survivors include his wife Tasha Orth, his children, Jocelyn, 16, Hunter, 9, Logan, 5, and Macy, 2, of the home. He is also survived by his mother, step-father, Sharon and Lonnie Puskala of Brillion, WI, his father, step-mother Delvin and Mary Orth, Newton, WI, brothers Craig Orth and family, Brillion, WI, Brian Orth and family, Cato, WI, sister Kathy Gyorko and family, Indialantic, FL, father-in-law, mother-in-law, Robert and Janet Martin, Prairie Village, KS, sister-in-law, Tami Carolan and family, Parkville, MO, brothers-in-law Troy Martin and family, Olathe, KS, John Evers and family, Austin, TX and countless friends. The family will accept visitors from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Friday, December 19 at Westside Family Church, 8500 Woodsonia Dr., Lenexa, KS. Services will follow at 11:30 am. In honor of Kevin's devoted service to his country, burial will be at Leavenworth National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, a fund for the children has been established at US Bank, 6940 Mission Rd. Prairie Village, KS, Orth Family Fund c/o Tanna Paterno.

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Published by Kansas City Star on Dec. 14, 2008.

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August 26, 2009

Tasha,
I am truly sorry for your loss of a husband , father and friend. Sometimes there just aren't any words that are adequate or just .Remember, and keep him deep in your heart. I wish you and your family Strength and Courage in moving forward. God Bless You. Victoria

Jayson Bousum

December 19, 2008

Tasha,Jocelyn,Hunter,Logan and Macy. We are very sorry about your loss. Kevin was an amazing guy with so much to offer and give.He will be greatly missed. You guys are all in our prayers. May God be with you and guide you through these rough times. Please don't hesitate to call if you need anything.
Love, Jayson and Brooklyn

Jenny Goepfert

December 19, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy,
Our hearts are breaking for you and please know that you are in our every thought and prayer. Logan and Matthew have become great friends this year and you can drop Logan off here ANYTIME day or night. We wish so deeply we could do something to help, but know that God will carry you through.....
Love, Jenny, Chris, Jessica, Samantha and Matthew Goepfert

Jeanie Harper

December 19, 2008

Tasha:

May God be with you and your family during this time of loss.
Love, Jeanie

Russ, Sonja & Holden Hartley

December 18, 2008

Dear Tasha & Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. We are all a little less complete without our friend Kevin. As soon as we met we were friends. I have a very fond memory of coming home and seeing my small son having a conversation out the window and then there was Kevin on a ladder working away, chatting up his new best three year old friend Holden. When he asked me if we could rent a small airplane to go scout out some hunting areas I jumped at the chance. We shared some quality time and he enriched our lives. We will all miss him.
Gods peace and grace go with you during your difficult times.

Heather & Tim Parson

December 18, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about Kevin. You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. May god's love help guide you through this time. If there is anything we can do for you or the kids, please don't hesitate to ask.

Michael Duncan

December 18, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy,

Kevin showed his greatness from the first chimenna visit. Your father was a great caring man who always was willing and able to help on any occasion. Kevin showed me the absolute majesty of the outdoors. Forever I will be grateful for my friendship with Kevin. Kevin was a dear friend who I will miss with my whole heart. He will always be with our family in our hearts and prayers. You can always count on the Duncan's for anything.

With love,

Michael, Nancy, Zade and Adam Duncan

Jim "Motor" Foster

December 18, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan, Macy,

The Foster family offers our deepest sympathy in this time. You will always be a part of the LRSD family and we are just a few hours away if you ever need anything.

Kevin was a wonderful person and will be missed.

David Atzenweiler

December 18, 2008

Dear Tasha and Kids -

I think the things that I will miss most about Kevin are walking the fields hunting pheasants, fishing for crappie in spillways, talking about life and work and friends, enjoying a cocktail at "humpys" bar in Cawker City Kansas while discussing our strategy for Duck Hunting, standing on the deck watching 20 kids play in the backyard, and his famous fish fries. He was by far the best outdoorsman I have ever known, and a friend I will never forget. Save a spot for me in your new Crappie Hole Kevin - We'll meet again someday. Anything - Anytime Tasha, our family will be here for you.

God Bless You All -

David, Traci, Alex, Lauren and Jake Atzenweiler

Kris Beall

December 18, 2008

Tasha & Family
Please know that you are in our prayers during this difficult time. My heart goes out to you.

Kristen Schwartz

December 18, 2008

Tasha, Joselyn, Hunter, Logan & Macy ~

Our hearts are breaking for your loss. While there is no way we can comprehend what your family is going through right now, please know that you are all in our prayers. Find comfort in your faith and in each other.

The Schwartz Family
Kristen, Mike, Gillian & Nathan

Desiree Leeper

December 17, 2008

Dear Tasha,

Trevor and I are deeply sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. You and your family are in our prayers.

Trevor and Desiree Leeper

Lisa Young

December 17, 2008

Tasha and family:

I am so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. May you find peace and comfort in your memories and the days ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you.

Erin Miller

December 17, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to describe the emotional roller coaster that you and your children are riding right now. I can only pray that God will give you the strength to rebuild your heart and happiness during this sadden time. Never forget, always love, and remember to hug. Erin Miller

Bryan Meyer

December 17, 2008

Tasha and Family
Kevin was a true friend, a brother, and an inspiration. His passion for the oudoors and his love for his country was amazing. I will never forget the things he did for me and my family. I will never forget the laughs we shared, his generosity, and his willingness to mentor and give his time to my son when I was away. We must all lean on each other for strength to carry on the mission with the drive and determination Kevin taught us. God bless you all, we will keep you in our hearts and prayers, and we are here for you as you and Kevin were always there for us.
Bryan, Lori, And Sarah Meyer

Nate, Lisa & JT

December 16, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lani "Ringo" Ringeisen

December 16, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy,
All of my heart and prayers go out to you all. If you need anything I am only a phone call away. I loved Kevin like a brother. You all will always be family to me. Love you all and God Bless.

Judy Tull

December 16, 2008

We are so very sorry for your loss. Kevin was a special person who we enjoyed seeing when he came to our house to redecorate a room. He always had a cheerful attitude and brightened the day when he was here. We will miss him dearly. Our prayers are with you all. Dennis & Judy Tull

The Padon's

December 16, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family with the loss of Kevin. He will be missed as a husband, father, son, friend and patriot. Please let us know if there is ever anything we can do for you.

Ann Pacheco

December 16, 2008

Dear Tasha & family
Even though I have not known you long, I am very sorry for you loss. Your famliy is in my prayers.

Shawn & Elaine Chong

December 15, 2008

Dear Tasha,

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. No words can describe how you are feeling. Our prayers are with you and your family. Kevin will be missed.

Natalie Alvarado

December 15, 2008

I know we have only spoken a few times when we have been on walks in the neighborhood, but we are deeply sorry for your loss! God is close to those who are broken-hearted. Our prayer is that you will feel His presence and that peace that passes your own understanding will be with you. Please let us know if there is anything you need. We would be more than happy to assist you.
In our thoughts and prayers.
Paul and Natalie Alvarado

Leigh Anne Rogers

December 15, 2008

Dearest Orth Family,
Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God bring peace to your grieving hearts. It is at the darkest times of our lives that God will lift our eyes to heaven to help us see the stars.

Kim Turner

December 15, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan & Macy:
Our thoughts are with you and we pray for you and your family during this time. We are here for you if you ever need anything. Kevin will be missed.

Kim & Rob Turner & family

Joshua Meyer

December 15, 2008

Tosha and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Kevin was a dear friend to me, when my Dad was away to work in Nebraska he was always there to take me fishing when ever he had the chance. We would swap stories of our past adventures and I feel like we really formed a great friendship. Before I went away to the navy Kevin gave me his army coin, it has meant so much to me and I always show it off to everyone I get the chance. I will take it with me when I deploy to give me the streangth to fight when I feal I can't go on. Kevin will always be in my heart and through the memories we shared together he will live on in my heart forever.

Neha & Amol Mehta

December 15, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy:-
We are deeply sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. During this unimaginable loss, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can be of ANY help/ assistance to you all,

Our condolences,

Denise & Francis Kaniaru

December 15, 2008

Tasha
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. May God bless you and give you comfort.

Sophea & Cesar Rodriguez

December 15, 2008

Tasha & Family,

My prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you and your young ones to help you grieve through this time of sadness. Kevin will be deeply missed by our community.

Warmest regards,

Angel & Bryan Perkins

December 15, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan, and Macy - Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time. If there is anything that we can do to help you in anyway - no matter how big or small - please let us know. Praying for your peace and comfort...

Sommer Saunders

December 15, 2008

You and your children will be in our thoughts.

Jeff, Sommer, Charity & Faith Saunders

Patty Skotnicki

December 15, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy~
There are no words that I can express for the feelings that you have right now, but know that if there is anything we can do, all you have to do is call on us. Tasha, you are in my prayers. The Skotnicki Family

Jamie Michaels

December 15, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan and Macy,

Our hearts go out to you all in your time of sadness. There were so many good times and those happy times will be what we all will need look to and find happiness. He was a good friend and will be missed.

May Kevin rest in peace.

All our love ~ The Michaels

Charna Bean

December 15, 2008

Tasha,
We are so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Kevin will be deeply missed. Please reach out to us if you need anything.

Julian Rincon

December 15, 2008

Tasha & Family
I met Kevin at the LRSD reunion and thankful for the way he and your family hosted all of us.He left an impression on all us old LRRPS, just like he will leave an impression in heaven.

Josh Jensen

December 15, 2008

To the Orth Family,
Our prayers go out to you. in this great time of need.

Josh Santiago-Jensen
New Life Pentecostal Church
Olathe Kansas

Liz & Gary Mundil

December 15, 2008

May God be with his soul, and may you and your children receive the comfort and love of family and friends. We are all here for you in this time of sorrow and need. God Bless You and your family.

Mindy Waldron

December 15, 2008

Jocelyn & Family-
As a member of your Olathe North family, and your "self-appointed mom at school", I want you to know how much we care for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers, in this most difficult time. I did not know your dad personally, but through this tragedy, I feel like I have befriended your entire extended family. The way all of our paths have crossed is simply amazing and a blessing to us all.
You know you are loved and I feel privileged to call you on of my "adopted" children. I hope your family knows to lean on me and to continue to ask when I can be of help. I feel like I have a whole new family & set of friends, some of the goodness to come of this.
I love you all.
Mindy Waldron
Olathe North HS

Jim Coyle

December 15, 2008

Tasha & Family:

We are so very sorry for the loss of Kevin to this world. He was a bright spot in the lives of everyone he touched. He will remain in our heart and memories as the happy, loving and carring person that loved his family and friends. Kevin was very, very special and he is now at peace with the Lord. He will be missed as my brother and our dear family friend. Let us know what we can do to help your family moving forward. We will be there when ever you wish!!!

In Christ Jesus,
The Coyle Family

December 15, 2008

Tasha,
We were so sorry to hear of Kevin's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Nancy & Jerry Schurr

Joe,Julie,Mable,&Megan Brethauer

December 15, 2008

Tasha and family-
I am so sorry for your lost. You and the children are in our family thoughts and prayers. May god be with you all through this time of life and show you the love of him to surpass this time.

Toby & Andi Bright

December 14, 2008

Tasha and family-
Your family is in our prayers. Take care of eachother and lean on us whenever, however or whatever you need.

Ross & Meg Schimmels

December 14, 2008

I think I can speak for many of us who knew Kevin as our painter and handyman. He was a treasure to all of us who admired him not only for his craftsmanship but for his great sense of humor and honesty. We truly loved him and will miss him dearly. He was one in a million. We are so sorry for your loss.

Susan (White) Buttress & Family

December 14, 2008

Tasha

I'm so very sorry for your family's loss. You and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. I remember Kevin was always smiling and laughing. Tyler enjoys telling stories about hunting and fishing. Please call upon us if we can assist in any way. God Bless!

Barry Villaverde

December 14, 2008

Tasha and family,

My deepest and sincerest sympathies to each of you. May the God of comfort bring comfort to you in this most difficult time.

frankie rivera

December 14, 2008

Tasha, you are in our prayers and I will miss Kevin tremendously.

The Masarik Family

December 14, 2008

Tasha and Family,

We the Masarik Family send our deepest condolences to you and your family. If theres anything we can do, we are here for you.....We are truly sorry for your loss.

Phoenix & Melynda Hanks

December 14, 2008

You guys are 110% in our thoughts and prayers... we love you guys! Rest in peace Kev.

Tom and Mary Pitman

December 14, 2008

Tasha, we are here for you any day at any time.

Dana Lamberson

December 14, 2008

Tasha, Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan, Macy,

Our deepest sympathy and most heartfelt condolences to you and the kids.

Remember to keep your "eyes out front" as you press forward, everso softly, as you walk in the wake of Kevin's Death; carrying all his loving memories with you as you press forward.

I move over, now, to share the same pathway with my sister, Tasha, as do Kelsi and Evan for Jocelyn, Hunter, Logan, and Macy.

As you all say goodbye to Kevin's physical presence while embracing his spiritual essence, know that the Lamberson Family will be there as you want us to be.

Memories of Kevin will be forever in our hearts, and minds as we walk in the wake of his Death.

One more thing before I go, you know that Kevin and Rand are up in Heaven, FISHING! God has his hands full now with those two up there.

From our hearts to yours,

Kelsi, Evan &
Dana Lamberson, widow SFC Randall L. Lamberson KIA 10APR2006.

John "JacK" W. Groff

December 14, 2008

Tasha, we will keep you and the children in our thoughts. I am so very sorry. Kevin, brother, friend, I will miss you.

Dale, Jolene, Emily and Amy Buxman

December 14, 2008

Tasha,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. You've all become part of our extended family the past few years through Marc and Krystin, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.

The world has lost a good man, and we feel like we've lost a member of the family.

Antonio "Bo" Buchanan

December 14, 2008

Tasha,
The Buchanan family sends our deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. Kevin was a friend to all and will be greatly missed

Paul & Leslie Sanchez

December 14, 2008

Tasha & family

We are sorry for your loss. Kevin was a good man who loved his family and his friends dearly. Kevin was a great soldier and it was a privilege serving with him at Riley & Desert Storm. Kevin will be missed. God Bless.

John and Jane

December 14, 2008

Tasha and children,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Andrew Kusch

December 14, 2008

Tasha,
The Kusch family send its heart felt condolences to you and the children. Kevin was a brother to many of us, and he will always be missed.

Frank Hacker

December 14, 2008

Tasha I am deeply sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great man and will be missed.

Kevin we had some great times, I will miss you brother.

Lisa Lienemann

December 14, 2008

Tasha and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and the kids. Kevin will be missed by everyone who knew him. Please let us know if you need anything, we're right down the road.
The Lienemanns

Todd Finn

December 14, 2008

Kevin was a man with a heart of Gold. He had the ability to pull people together in times like these. Our thoughts are with his family today, where they need to be. May Kevin find the eternal peace we all seek, and may his family find comfort in the strength and support of the bonds he forged in his lifetime.

Treva Prieb

December 14, 2008

Tasha,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my heart and my prayers.

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