Kevin Bleess Obituary
Kevin R. Bleess, age 63, of Mankato, died peacefully at home on September 26, 2023.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00-1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be at St. Joseph Community Cemetery, Waldorf.
Kevin was born on September 4, 1960 in Mankato to Robert and Kay (Frank) Bleess. He graduated from Waldorf-Pemberton High School in 1979. Kevin was married to Sharon Stevens on May 16, 1986 and they later divorced in 1992. Kevin enjoying flower gardening and cooking.
Kevin is survived by his daughter, Ashley Bleess; granddaughter, Brooklyn Bleess; siblings, Connie Bleess, Cindy (Alonzo) Wingen, Ricky Bleess and special friend (Cathy) Winkler, Rodney (Penny) Bleess, and Joey Bleess; god daughter, Kristie Bleess; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and aunts and uncles.
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