Sackett, Kevin Lee 'Sackman'

Kevin Lee “Sackman” Sackett, 55, of Cedar Rapids, died from complications of surgery on Feb. 2, 2012. Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. A reception will immediately follow the service at Parlor City Pub and Eatery, 1125 Third St. SE, Cedar Rapids.

Kevin is survived by his mother, Grace Edwards, Greenville, Ky.; sister, Kimberly (John) Edwards Klytta, Park Ridge, Ill.; brother, Blake Edwards, Greenville, Ky.; uncle, Paul Mawdsley and aunt, Betty McCalley, both of Cedar Rapids; cousin, Machelle Bryan; niece, Isabella Klytta; and nephew, Alexander Klytta.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Sackett; and grandmother, Clara Ross.

Kevin was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Nov. 7, 1956, and attended Kennedy High School. Kevin enjoyed a long career as a journeyman millwright. His employers included FMC Linkbelt, Newell and others.

He was a longtime member of Local Union 2158 and is remembered as an extremely hard worker and mentor to many. One of the things he enjoyed most was working.

Kevin spent much of his childhood in Hollywood, Calif. He had a fondness for the many wonderful experiences he had while living there.

Kevin was a loving brother and son, good friend, a lot of fun and easy going guy. He enjoyed his family, playing cards, Diet Pepsi, and most certainly, socializing. He was a loving friend to animals, too. He will be remembered in so many ways, but especially for his smile that would light up a room and the valiant fight he gave until it was his time to leave us.

Please sign the online guest book for Kevin at  under obituaries.

Published in The Gazette Feb. 5, 2012