Kevin L. Okey, 68 of Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Kevin was born on February 22, 1956, at the navel hospital at Portsmouth, Virginia to Carl A. & Marilyn (Schlagenhauf) Okey. After attending Bluffton High School, Kevin worked at Simpson’s, later Metaldyne for many years before retiring. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and had a talent for gardening and keeping a perfect yard!
Kevin is survived by a daughter, Tara L. (Frank) Kahn of Fort Wayne and was a loving grandpa to 3 grandchildren: Emma, Elaina & Easton. He is also survived by his mother, Marilyn Okey and a brother, Kent (Rose Betancourt) Okey of Bluffton.
He is preceded in death by his father, Carl Okey and a granddaughter, Elexia Kahn.
As Kevin requested, there will be no formal service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton.
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