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Kevin Dean Bahnsen
Kevin Dean Bahnsen
Onslow
Kevin Dean Bahnsen, 66, son of Wayne Bahnsen and Shirley Harms Bahnsen-Holerud of Onslow, Iowa,
passed away at the scene from injuries sustained from an accident on his motorcycle, by Wyoming, Iowa, on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Kevin has been cremated, in accordance with his wishes.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Wyoming Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM with funeral to follow at 11:00 am. Burial at Wyoming Cemetery. Luncheon will follow at the Onslow Community Room.
Those left to cherish his memories are his mother Shirley Bahnsen-Holerud, siblings: Steven W. (Wanda) Bahnsen, Brenda (Dennis Miller) Bahnsen, honorary son Sam Wenzel and honorary grandson Sawyer Wenzel, nieces, nephews, Aunt Barb and Uncle Ken Harms and his beloved dog, Lucy.
He was preceded in death by his father Wayne, Aunt Phyllis, nephew Steven D. and stepdad Dean Holerud.
Kevin worked at North Star Steel, Crop Production Services, City of Anamosa, City of Onslow and Waste Water Management City Works in Oxford Junction. He was retired for a year and enjoyed his retirement. Kevin loved the outdoors including gardening, fishing, hunting with his dog, golfing and riding his motorcycle through the countryside.
Memorials may be directed to his family in his honor. Cards of condolences may be directed to Dawson Funeral Services Attn: Kevin Bahnsen Family Po Box 258 Wyoming, Iowa 52362.
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