

Kiran A. Desai, 76, of Springfield, passed away on November 28, 2024 at his residence. He was born on September 27, 1948 in Ahmedabad, India to Amritlal Jethalal Desai and Jaya Prabhudas Gandhi. Kiran married Kalpana Fozdar and she survives.
Mr. Desai is survived by two sons: Kaushal (wife, Robin,) grandson, Kai Desai of Springfield, IL., and Krupal Desai of Seattle, WA., 3 brothers and 3 sisters, and many nieces and nephews.
Kiran retired from Illinois State Board of Education as a Technical Assistance Team Manager after 28 years of service. He was the President of multiple organizations including the Springfield Chapter of American Red Cross, Gujarati Samaj of Greater Springfield, and the India Association of Greater Springfield.
Kiran also volunteered at the Illinois Innocence Project, Friend in Deed, Asian American Bone Marrow Foundation and he was a Board Member of Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield. He enjoyed helping others, spy movies, and playing with the latest technology.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Saturday December 7, 2024 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charities.
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