Kevin Sundquist

Funeral services for Kevin Sundquist were held on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Gregory Memorial Auditorium in Gregory, SD, with Pastor Scott McClellen officiating.

Interment will be held at a later date. Clausen Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dottie Shoemaker and Carolee Cavanaugh were in charge of registration, and the flower attendant was Bev Beck.

Casket bearers were Jason Nebola, Bill Massingale, Sherman Vomacka, Steven Schuldt, Dave Shoemaker, Jim Sengelmann, and Paul Fiebelkorn.

Kevin was born on August 22, 1956, to Richard and Evelyn Sundquist. He grew up and lived in Dallas, SD, his whole life. From a young age, he enjoyed spending time with many friends. After completing eighth grade in Dallas, he graduated from Gregory High School in 1974. His passion for speed continued throughout his life as he built and raced stock cars and operated anything he could with a steering wheel and engine (especially Mopar). He enjoyed playing on the Dallas Toads softball team, and served a term as the mayor of Dallas. After his father passed, Kevin continued farming and raising cattle through the years. He found the love of his life, Lorrie, and they had their first date on New Year’s Eve 1984. They later wed on February 14th, 1986. From this marriage came their children; Jerin was born on June 22, 1989, and Jada was born on January 15, 1991.

Throughout Kevin’s life, he was engaged in many endeavors. Some highlights include cattle, mobile welding/repair business, machine shop, CNC cutter with Jerin, Ranchers Welding, manufacturing, aluminum recycling, and a love for buying, selling, and trading. His hard work, immense knowledge, and self-taught welding skills resulted in businesses he created: Sundquist Farm Service, KESWELD Benders and K&J Recycling. Kevin was a jack of all trades and had many homemade inventions and modifications. One proud achievement is Kevin’s patented invention of a tubing bender. His ability to fix and build anything he could dream up was one of his biggest talents. Many of Kevin’s metal creations can be seen around the community and surrounding areas.

As a father, Kevin was truly everything. His teachings, lessons and discipline to raise strong and independent children were his ultimate goal, but his mission in life was to raise his children in God’s true faith that he believed in. His selfless way of life and the love in his heart affected a multitude of others’ eternal salvation.

Kevin’s biggest blessings came into his life when he became Grampa. Like a kid himself, he always initiated the fun that included snowball fights, sledding, camping, fireworks shows, and much more. Grampa’s famous pancakes and cream puff dessert were always a favorite.

Kevin’s love for family, friends, and fun was expressed by him in the largest of ways. There was never a dull moment around Kevin with constant mischief, adventures and meaningful one-liners. His infectious laugh and loving personality was shown to all and will be missed by many.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Richard, as well as infant twin siblings Lee and Leann.

Kevin is survived by his wife, Lorrie of Dallas, SD; his mother, Evelyn Sundquist of Gregory, SD; his son Jerin (daughter Keviana) and special friend Whitney Webb of Gregory, SD; his daughter Jada Sundquist (son Beckem Bauld) and special friend Trevor Krcil (his children Libby, Tucker, and Keaton) of Burke, SD; brother Gary Sundquist and special friend Eileen of Hanson, ID; sister Kim Ludemann (Dewey) of Fairfax, SD; brother Troy Sundquist (Paula) of Gregory, SD; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.