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Kevin Totzke Obituary
Kevin Earl Totzke was born on Jan. 30, 1955, in St. Joseph, and passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 19, 2023, at his home in Lafayette, Colo.
He began his education at Christ Lutheran Church and School, and graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1973.
After graduating from Michigan State University and teaching special education for two years in St. Joseph, Kevin headed west in 1980 for Colorado. There, he started his business, Glassmaster Window Cleaning, that he owned and operated until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Earl and Jeanette Totzke; and is survived by his brother, Keith Totzke and Keith's wife, Diane, in Port Orchard, Wash., stepmother, Joyce Totzke of St. Joseph; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
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for Kevin Totzke
Harry Beck
January 1, 2025
Good by my friend. You always made time to get together and share a bottle of home made pickles. Often calling me your mentor, you were kindness without end. I miss your company.
Randy
December 30, 2024
Just found out. Feeling sad. What a great guy! Loved him.
If anyone knows how this happened please contact me.
Harry Beck
October 30, 2024
Great sadness and loss. He was someone I enjoyed and looked up to. You'll live on in my heart till I've breathed my last. Shine on, my friend.
Steve Dennison
November 20, 2023
Kevin & I were best friends in high school.
I'll always remember that he would stand against the wall at the high school dances with the other athletes watching me enjoy my time out on the dance floor until he got up the courage to ask me to show him how to dance.
I worked with him a few times at his house and then the next dance he got out on the dance floor and enjoyed the time. (:
Beverly Young
November 18, 2023
My first memory is of Kevin washing my windows after I got a flyer of his. It was the beginning of an extraordinary friendship that lasted for the rest of our time on this planet. Kevin introduced me to many of his friends, which became my friends and are still the best tribe I´ve ever had. We had adventures camping, traveling to California, Florida and many trips around Colorado and going to music concerts, and having epic dinners and celebrating all holidays and birthdays that came along.
We shared the love for animals that was real and bonding. Kevin had the softest sweetest side of him with animals. He was also so wonderful with people. He was a hugger, which is one of the best memories I have of him. He was a brother that I never had.
I will miss him deeply. Fly free Kevin. I´m a better person for having known you.
Beverly Young
November 17, 2023
This adorable guy washing my windows.
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