Kevin Javers

Kevin Javers, 67, of Lennox, SD, died suddenly on Thursday, December 31, 2020, in Lennox. Kevin Duane Javers was born at Sioux Falls, SD, June 6, 1953, the son of Raymond and Katie (Nordmann) Javers. He lived in the Worthing, Chancellor, Tea and Lennox areas. He attended Dirksen and Vietor rural schools before attending Chancellor High School. He played basketball for the CHS Wildcats. After Chancellor High closed, he graduated from Lennox High School in 1971. He went on to earn a diesel mechanic's degree from Southeast Area Votech in Sioux Falls. Kevin went to work for the local Allis Chalmers dealership, Lennox Equipment, until it closed in the 1990's. He then worked for Pfeifer Implement in Sioux Falls until retirement in 2019. Kevin was a naturally skilled and gifted mechanic who could fix anything big or small. Even as a child his talent was evident and his best teacher was his dad. As an adult Kevin's skills were widely known. Growing up, Kevin attended Germantown Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed playing pool, church softball, and was an avid bowler. He held multiple top scores for years at several bowling alleys locally, in Sioux Falls and tournaments. He worked at the Lennox Lanes Bowling Alley for many years, mostly to support his bowling habit. Kevin was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Kevin was a collector of die cast street rod cars, bowling trophy rings, Allis Chalmers memorabilia, baseball posters, Ducks Unlimited prints and clothing, Snap-On Tool memorabilia, Matco tools collectibles and tool girl calendars. He also had several older Allis Chalmers tractors and enjoyed working on small engines. Kevin had a quiet helpful spirit and deeply loved his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond on March 3, 2013, his mother, Katie on December 25, 2016 and brother, Steven, November 28, 2019. Grateful for having shared his life are his sisters and their families: Gale (Dan) Wray, and Alda (Darwin) Miller, all of Sioux Falls; nieces and nephews: Denise Frankus, Katie (Russ) Cambern, Rick Dougherty III, Marcus (Amber Callies) Dougherty and Danielle (Rob) Safar and ten great-nieces and nephews - Paul and Zachary Frankus, Kaydence Davis, Jacob Cambern, Liam and Oliver Safar, Makenzi, Dustin, Blakelee and Marlee Dougherty as well as cousins, other relatives and friends. Public graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, at Germantown Cemetery, rural Chancellor. Masks and casual warm attire are requested. Due to outside services, in lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lennox Ambulance or Ducks Unlimited are preferred.

Kevin Javers

June 6, 1953 - December 31, 2020

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