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Kevin M. Nelson
Springfield, Mo., formerly Sioux City
Kevin M. Nelson, 67, of Springfield and formerly of Sioux City passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at his home in Springfield, of cancer.
Visitation will be July 17th from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, and service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, all at Southern Hills Baptist Church, 4301 Old Lakeport Road, Sioux City. Internment has taken place at Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are with Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Springfield. Permanent online condolences, stories and photos may be shared at www.hhlohmeyer.com.
Kevin was born in Seoul, Korea; because he was an orphan, he was given the birthdate of Dec. 22, 1954. He was adopted by Herbert and Leola Nelson at the age of 20 months. Kevin lived in several Iowa towns growing up, ending up in Sioux City. He graduated from East High School in 1973. On July 2, 1976, he was united in marriage to Janie Courey. They had one son, Kory. He was employed at Sunshine Foods, Burke Engineering, Gateway and retired from Gerkin Window and Doors in March of 2022.
Kevin was a gifted musician, playing the piano by ear. He played for many different venues, The Royalheirs Quartet, many weddings, funerals, nursing homes and a band with his brother called Pardon. He led the Praise Team at his church for many years.
Kevin was also a 4th degree black belt in Taekwondo, a Sunday School teacher, Awana leader and an Upward basketball referee. He and his wife recently moved to Springfield to be close to their son and family.
Kevin is survived by his wife of 46 years; son Kory and his wife Cami; one grandson Bently; and two granddaughters, Karmindy and Aria, all of Nixa, Mo.; two brothers Arden of Sarasota, Fla., and Randy (Muriel) of Pender, Neb.; two sisters, Linda (Tracy) Stone of Holt, Mo., and Holly (Gary) Dominick of Sioux City; one sister-in-law Julie Nelson of Sioux City; and many nieces and nephews.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents; brother Barry Nelson; and an infant brother, Michael.
In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Her Health in Sioux City to honor Kevin.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Amanda
March 1, 2023
This is the first I have seen of him passing and am incredibly sad that I just looked him up after moving back to this part of the country. I wanted to let him know how much he changed and shaped my life. I am completely heart broken seeing he is gone. He literally helped me 'live' with gangs after me and to be who I am, as well as bringing my best friend for 20 yrs and I together . This man was more than a man, thank you to you who raised him.
Chris Cornell
July 17, 2022
Kevin, was proud of his family, a loving husband, father, brother, and son. I had the opportunity to work with Kevin at Gateway, Inc. Prior to working for Gateway, I used to work for a small grocery store Sunshine in South Sioux City where Janie worked in the meat department.
God bless Kevin's family during this time of grief.
Teresa Speichinger
July 16, 2022
I work with Kevin at Gateway, very polite and impressionable. Very sweet guy! R.I.P. Kevin. Prayers for the Family and loved ones
The Staff of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home
July 15, 2022
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