Keith Robert Evenski, 66, of Darwin passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. Keith was born on May 20, 1957 in Hutchinson, MN to Arnold and Arlene Evenski.
He graduated from Dassel-Cokato High School in 1975 and served in the United States Army from 1975-1982. Keith worked as a purchasing agent for Heartland Ag Systems for 37 years. After retirement, he took a purchasing position at Fastenal in Hutchinson.
Keith married Joyce Ann Klement on May 7, 1982. They were blessed with 41 years of marriage and two children: son Kyle (Nicole) and daughter Mandi (Ting) and three grandchildren, Kyson, Ashlyn and Brevin. Family was the center of Keith’s life; he loved his children and was happy to see them succeed in life. He rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on his grandchildren at any of their activities.
Keith’s favorite things included taking trips on his motorcycle with friends, taking family vacations, hunting, fishing, and making memories on the lake. He enjoyed being outside whether it was doing yardwork, spending time at the farm, or visiting with neighbors. As a skilled woodworker, Keith built many items for family and friends. He most recently finished building a new storage shed with the help of his three grandchildren. Keith was blessed with many friends throughout his life; his sense of humor had a way of putting smiles on their faces.
Keith is survived by wife Joyce, son Kyle (Nicole), daughter Mandi (Ting), and three grandchildren, Kyson, Ashlyn and Brevin. He is also survived by sister-in-law Connie (Andrew) Portner, and brother-in-law Rick (Jane) Klement, mother-in-law Delores Klement, stepmother Mae Evenski. Keith is proceeded in death by his parents Arnold and Arlene Evenski, and sister Brenda Evenski.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023 at the St John’s Catholic Church, Darwin MN. A visitation will take place an hour prior to the service at St. John’s. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato, MN 320-286-2534 www.swansonpeterson.com