Kevin D. Puvogel, 52, of Hiawatha, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2020.

He was born March 16, 1968, at Hiawatha and graduated from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1987 and NCK Tech at Beloit, Kansas with a welding degree. Kevin held positions at Pizza Hut, Flair Fold, Golden Eagle, and Crosswinds. For the past number of years, Kevin was working as a bulk mail route carrier which included Hiawatha and surrounding towns before recently transferring to the Kansas City area.

Survivors include: parents, Art and Linda Jimeson of Hiawatha, Kansas; brothers, Jason (Amy) Puvogel of Corning, Kansas; Terry (LeeAnn) Jimeson of Hiawatha, Kansas; Tom (Krista) Jimeson of Belmont, Ohio; sisters: Candy Cole of Hiawatha, Kansas; Margie (Joe) Lehmkuhl of Lenexa, Kansas with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He also is survived by his longtime friend Jimmy Scott of Hiawatha.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Roy Puvogel; grandparents: Donnal “Tony” and Thelma Curtis, Herman and Mable Puvogel.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha, from 10 until 5 Wednesday afternoon and after 9 a.m. Thursday.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 31, at Chapel Oaks. Cheryl Mishler will officiate. Cremation will follow with family inurnment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kevin Puvogel Memorial Fund to be designated later sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 66434.

Please remember the family during this critical time in our community by sending a card or special message to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com

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