Kevin “Butch” Wyffels

Kevin “Butch” Wyffels

Kevin Wyffels

Kevin “Butch” K. Wyffels, age 63 of Redwood Falls, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 8, 2019 at his home.  Visitation will be 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Redwood Valley Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675-8517.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kevin “Butch” K. Wyffels was born October 1, 1955 in Marshall, Minnesota to Richard and Jane (Peterson) Wyffels.  He graduated from Redwood Falls High School in 1974.  Following graduation, Butch enlisted in the US Army where he served in infantry and later in supply.  He received his honorable discharge in 1978.  Butch was united in marriage to Peggy Colvin on April 21, 1978 in Manhattan, Kansas.  After their wedding, Butch furthered his education at Willmar Vo-Tech with focus on automotive parts.  Butch and Peggy made their home in Redwood Falls where he worked as Assistant Parts Manager at Kohls-Weelborg Ford for over 30 years.  Butch was a “people person” and loved his job.  He loved fishing and golfing, and was a member of the Redwood Falls Golf Club.

Butch is survived by his wife of 41 years, Peggy; children: Rhonda Marie Carley of Westmoreland, KS, Carrie McMasters (significant other Kevin Serbus) of Redwood Falls, Pamela (Michael) Voirol of Centerton, AR, and Mary (Corey) Johnson of Redwood Falls; 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren and 1 on the way; siblings: Steve Wyffels, Susan Tradup, Shannon Hennessey, Jeff Wyffels, Rory Wyffels, Kari Sidel; and many other relatives and friends.  He is preceded in death by his nephew Jason Wyffels, parents, aunt Betty Rutherford, and parents-in-law William and Mary Colvin.

10 thoughts on “Kevin “Butch” Wyffels”

  1. I graduated with Kevin from Ridgewater he was a great guy. Always enjoyed seeing him and visiting .My thoughts are with you.

  2. Fatuma Ochanda

    Ronnie C my condolences to you and the family. We always don’t know why God rakes our loved ones but even as our minds are filled with sorrow we still smile at the beautiful memories we shared with them. I know how much you loved your dad and am sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace

  3. Brenda Jensen Runck

    Sending love and condolences to the entire family. Momma Peg, you are in my thoughts and prayers. To the girls, remember all the great things about your dad…he was a keeper for sure. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to call. Much love~ Brenda

  4. Dee shaw Wagoner

    Ronnie my sweet beautiful friend, I am so heart broken for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and heart.. love you.

  5. Steve/Deb Lyon

    So very sorry to learn this news. So enjoyed his kindness and the big hello. Our thoughts and prayers to all family and loved ones. God Bless you all

  6. My deepest sympathies to Peggy and to the whole family. The sting of death is always painful! Butch and I was in grade school together and graduated together. We joined the Army on the Buddy Program together. He was a good man. The whole family is in our Prayers.

    1. Thank you, I’m Kevin’s youngest daughter, Mary. I’m so sorry that I just noticed your message. I was wondering if you can tell me the date and year when you both enlisted as well as any stories about my dad? My email is [email protected]

      Thank you.

  7. SCOTT REINARTS

    sending my condolences to Kevin’s family, all of Kevin’s friends at the Ford Parts and Service club will miss this guy

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