Kevin Jay Harmon, 58, of Forest City, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by his family at MercyOne Medical Center North Iowa.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 246 South Clark Street, Forest City, with Pastor Rodd Hopp officiating.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Schott Funeral Home, 505 North Clark Street, Forest City.
Burial will take place in Brush Point Cemetery in rural Fertile, IA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital in honor of Liam Bartleson, Kevin’s grandson.
Kevin Jay Harmon was born on November 24, 1966, to LaVonne (Johnson) and Richard “Dick” Harmon in Forest City, Iowa. Kevin graduated from Forest City High School in 1985. He was baptized as an adult at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.
After graduating high school, Kevin entered the workforce. Kevin married Dawn (Sickels) on October 11, 1986, and they created two beautiful children, Ashley and Tyler.
Kevin later married the love of his life, Jody (Jenkins), on June 28, 2008, at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Their families blended seamlessly. In total, the pair spent 25 beautiful years together.
Kevin worked in various departments at Winnebago Industries, including Ship Out and Quality Control. Kevin worked at Stellar Industries in Garner for 18 years, starting in Quality Control and later moving to Sales. He worked in the Commercial Vehicle Sales Department at Pritchards in Clear Lake from 2022 until his death. Kevin was a born salesman, as he could talk to anyone about anything. He and Jody worked hard to create a life they loved, and they instilled this passion in their children.
Kevin was a proud supporter of local law enforcement. He spent 6 years as a reserve police officer in Forest City. Kevin was extremely proud of both his sons and nephew, who work in law enforcement.
Kevin was an avid football and wrestling fan, and he loved cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He also enjoyed racing, golf, and cooking. Kevin loved heavy rock ‘n roll music, especially Sammy Hagar, KISS, Five Finger Death Punch, and Disturbed. On his softer side, he would also listen to country music for Jody. You could usually find Kevin with a Busch Light in hand and always a smile on his face. He was affectionately nicknamed “Happy Harmon” by his brother-in-law, Chad. Kevin was never happier than when spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy; he loved them with his entire heart. If you were one of the lucky ones, you may have found Kevin inches from your face telling you how awesome you were and how much he loved you.
Kevin is survived by his wife Jody; children, Ashley (Nick) Skiye and their children, Jaidyn, Rylan, Brooklyn, and Harrison; Tyler (Hannah) Harmon and their children, Kingsley and McCoy; Mitchel (Sarah) Bartleson and their children, Delanie and Liam; Paige (Andrew) Nicholas and their children, Estelle, William, and Eva; mother-in-law, Sandy Jenkins and step-mother, Judy Harmon.
Kevin is also survived by his siblings, Kelly (Todd) Bram and their children: Andrew Bram and his son, Riley; Ben (Jessica) Bram and their children, Hadley, Bo, and Jack; and Ali Johnson and her son, Myles; Todd (Kellie) Harmon and their children: Jessica (Kyle Culp) Harmon, Joni (Dean) Nelson-Hilbrands and their children, Raelynn and Rue, and Jessica Nelson. He is also survived by his sibling-in-laws, Joleen Midtgaard and her son, Ben (Josilin) Midtgaard and their son Jack; Jeanna (Chad) Bina and their children, Madysen (Beau) Sorenson and their daughter Scarlett, McKenna (Cesar) Baez, and Kiara Bina; Mark (Jen) Jenkins and their children, Dylan, Carter, and Ellie Jenkins.
Kevin will also be remembered by his extended family, as well as many close friends and colleagues, especially Dave Hill, Jeff Dolphin, and Tanner Denny.
Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, Dick and LaVonne Harmon; father-in-law, Lanny Jenkins; and a great niece, Remi Baez.
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