Kevin was born February 27, 1955 in St. Joseph, Missouri to George and Betty (Jacobs) Kolbe. He graduated from Oak Park High School with Class of 1973 and went on to marry Tammy Croswhite. Kevin worked a 33-year career with Ford Motor Company retiring in 2006. Kevin enjoyed fishing, spending time outside, hunting, camping, hanging out in the barn on the farm in Lawson, listening to the music he loved, and hosting bon fires.
Kevin is preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Tammy Kolbe; his children, Kyle (McKayla Daugherty) Kolbe, Kayla (Ryan) Cordova, Jamie (Danielle) Kolbe, and Angie Kolbe; his sister, Valarie (Rick) George; grandchildren, Ryan Kolbe, Taylor Kolbe, Keiley Cordova, Cash Kolbe, Raridy Cordova, Bronx Cordova, Ryker Kolbe, and Cooper Kolbe; and a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.