Kevin Ray Fedewa

All who knew Kevin Fedewa would agree that he certainly put the spice into the world around him. He was full of life and made a significant impact in the lives of so many who knew and loved him in the community he called home throughout his entire life. There was nothing of greater value to Kevin than his wife and boys, and it was when he was surrounded by his loved ones that he was happiest. When reflecting on his life we are reminded that there is little value found in building material wealth, but that true joy is found in the relationships we nurture with others. Dependable, selfless, and fun-loving, Kevin will be deeply missed while his memory is forever cherished. The 1970s were a colorful time in American history and often thought of as the beginning of the digital revolution. We celebrated the invention of transistors and integrated circuits while advancements in technology paved the way for more affordable electronics such as calculators and televisions. Video games transformed the cultural fabric of our nation while disco was the latest craze. It was just as this exciting decade dawned that a bustling family from Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, was delighted to welcome a healthy baby boy into the fold on January 15, 1970. Kevin R. was the eighth of ten children born to his parents, Robert and Carol (Yuncker) Fedewa, and he was raised in the family home alongside his siblings, Robert, Cathy, Diane, Dan, Timothy, Stephen, Gary, Randy, and Rhonda. His father worked as a carpenter for over 40 years while his mother was primarily responsible for tending to the children and also worked at Central Michigan University for over 20 years, mainly in housekeeping. For the most part Kevin experienced a typical upbringing for the youth of his generation. He was a happy-go-lucky kind of kid who usually kept himself out of trouble and even managed to look after others, too. Kevin enjoyed horsing around with his brothers, and he liked going hunting and fishing with a keen appreciation for the outdoors. He played a few sports like baseball and football, and he also did a little bit of wrestling in high school. Kevin attended local schools including Mt. Pleasant High School, graduating in 1989. Throughout his life Kevin was one to work hard. His earliest days in the workforce were found at West Town IGA where he worked in the deli while still in high school. From there he spent a few years working at Olson Tire until he was in his late twenties. For the next five years Kevin worked at the Soaring Eagle Casino, first as a slot attendant and later as a slot technician. Most recently he had been working as a bow technician at Attitude Outdoors in Mt. Pleasant. It was while he was working at the West Town IGA that Kevin got to know a certain co-worker who would change the course of his life forever. Her name was Virginia Martinez, and they soon began dating. With a desire to spend the rest of their lives together Kevin and Ginny were married at First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Pleasant on March 3, 1990. Together they were overjoyed to welcome two sons into their hearts and home: Spencer and Trever. There was nothing that was more important to Kevin than his family. He honored and supported his wife, and he always had to get the last word in with her, too. Kevin loved picking on her, all in the name of fun as he loved making others laugh. He was an active father who supported his sons in whatever they did including working as the crew chief for Trevers race car and always being in the stands for Spencers football games. Kevin loved hunting with his sons and also with his nephews, sharing his love for the outdoors with them. Even Kevins father appreciated that Kevin was always there for whatever they needed as well. A man of many interests, Kevin was always doing something. He and his wife, Ginny, were expert dart players who were members of the Dolphin Coin Dart League. They routinely won their league, which earned them several trips to Las Vegas. Although Kevin loved going to Vegas, he otherwise preferred staying at home in the country. As an avid outdoorsman he loved hunting and fishing throughout his life. A lifelong resident of Mt. Pleasant, Kevin was a huge supporter of the Mt. Pleasant Oilers. When they werent playing he usually rooted for the underdog, and his Super Bowl parties were something that his family and friends looked forward to every year. When it came to music, Kevin was country all the way with Conway Twitty being his favorite artist. He enjoyed cooking, which was something else that his friends and loved ones appreciated, and it was common for Kevin to ask his mother for her recipes. Of course he usually liked putting his own spin on them. Although we would have all loved more time to spend with Kevin Fedewa, the memories we have of him will never be forgotten. He was a true jokester who was always trying to make others laugh. Kevin could be a bit stubborn at times as he always thought he knew the best way of doing things, and he was known for doing whatever he could to prove his point. Above all else, however, was his heart that was as endless as the sky is blue. A gift to so many, Kevins legacy will live on in the hearts and lives of those who follow him. Kevin Fedewa of Mt. Pleasant died on Friday, February 8, 2013, at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Kevins family includes his wife, Ginny; two sons, Spencer and Trever of Mt. Pleasant; parents, Bob and Carol Fedewa of Mt. Pleasant; siblings, Robert Fedewa of Mt. Pleasant, Cathy Fedewa and her fiance, Roy Red Goodwin of Illinois, Diane Long of Lake, Dan Fedewa of Mt. Pleasant, Tim Fedewa of Mt. Pleasant, Steve (Jeni) Fedewa of Farwell, Gary Fedewa, Randy (Debbie) Fedewa, and Rhonda Ellis and her fiance, Ozzy all of Mt. Pleasant; father and mother-in-law, John and Sylvia Martinez of Mt. Pleasant; and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass for Kevin will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 14, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Loren Kalinowski presiding. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Lux Family Funeral Home on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. with the Vigil beginning at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Thursday one hour prior to Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. Please visit www.lifestorynet.com where you can leave a favorite memory or sign the online guestbook.