Kevin Paul Winkler, 51, of Andover, KS, formerly of Fargo, ND, died on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Wichita, KS.

Kevin was born on May 18, 1973, in Valley City, ND to Arvid and Margaret (Severns) Winkler. Kevin, the fifth of seven children, was raised on a farm near Valley City, ND. He graduated from Valley City High School in 1991. Kevin attended North Dakota State University for four years & completed his B.S. degree with honor in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He went on to earn his Master of Business Administration from North Dakota State University with honor. Kevin's career was in logistics & purchasing. He worked for CNH Industrial for many years, most recently as the Senior Purchasing Operations Manager in Wichita.

On May 27, 1995, Kevin married Verona Herman at Bethel Church in Fargo. Kevin & Verona raised their family of three children in Fargo before relocating to Kansas in 2023.

Kevin was a committed follower of Jesus Christ who valued his family deeply. He was a servant leader. His calming disposition and ability to provide insight, solutions, and fix almost everything resembled a "lighthouse in a storm." Kevin enjoyed landscaping, puzzles, Disney World, and cruising with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Verona; children, Brandon (Brianna) (23), Taryn (20), Cameron (16); parents, Arvid & Margaret; siblings, Theresa (Dave) Slominski, Cindy (Randy) Nelson, John (Brenda), Wayne (Patsy), Jenny (Matt) Thornwall, and Chrissy (John) Borg.

Kevin will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 2 at 11AM at Bethel Church in Fargo, North Dakota.