Mason City, Iowa – Kevin John Lewerke 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2024.
A celebration of life visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa.
A celebration of life memorial service will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 112 North 4th Street, Clear Lake, Iowa, with Rev. Derek Crawford officiating. Lunch will follow the service on Friday, everyone is welcome. Inurnment will take place at a later date.
Kevin John Lewerke was born April 8, 1971, in Mason City, Iowa, the son of Curtis and Julie (Teunis) Lewerke. Kevin graduated in the class of 1989 from Clear Lake High School, and went on to receive his associate’s degree at North Iowa Area Community College, and his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Iowa.
Kevin was united in marriage to Rebecca “Becky” Dietrich on August 21, 1999. To this union they were blessed with four children, Lincoln, Grant, Ellea, and Greta Lewerke. Kevin worked for Schukei Chevrolet in Mason City, Iowa for several years. On January 2, 1997, Kevin joined the family business, Woodharbor where he worked his way up to Chief Operating Officer.
Kevin was a collector, and especially enjoyed collecting coins, rocks, and shells. He also had a love for antiquing, weight lifting, scuba diving, bird watching, and fishing. Kevin loved spending time with his children, and attended their school, sport, and cheer activities. He had a great sense of humor and even made TikTok videos with his girls!
Kevin relished his time with his family and made endless memories at their cabin on Beaver Lake, Minnesota, and on their annual trip to Sanibel Island, Florida. Kevin was a true gentleman, role model to all, and had the biggest heart. He included everyone, was a natural teacher, and loved all creatures big and small!
Kevin is survived by his wife Becky Lewerke, children Lincoln, Grant, Ellea, and Greta Lewerke; parents Curtis (Julie) Lewerke, sisters, Karen Wistrom and Karla (Jason) Parker; mother-in-law, Vickie Dietrich; along with several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, co-workers, and his beloved pups Wally, Wanda, and Mabel.
Kevin is preceded in death by his grandparents Gerald (Doris) Teunis, Elzo (Yvonne) Lewerke; infant sister, Kristie Lewerke; aunt, Ruth Newman; uncles, Dennis and Jon Lewerke.
Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Ave. North, Clear Lake, Iowa 50428
641-357-2193 www.colonialchapels.com
