Visitation: A visitation will take place Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with family present.

Service: A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:30a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home

Kevin Oliver Rhead, 64, passed away peacefully at Sanford/USD Medical on Saturday, April 20 surrounded by family.

Kevin was born August 21, 1959, to Truman and Fern Rhead of Canton, SD, the youngest of five children.  Early years were spent on the family farm, south of Canton, then moved to town in 1970 but continued spending time on the farm with his horses.  He graduated from Canton High School in ‘77 where he was an outstanding football player.  During high school, Kevin spent his time rebuilding a ‘48 Chevy when he was 16. Following graduation, he took his love for cars and turned it into getting a degree in automotive mechanics from Lake Area Tech.  This led him into a life-long career of being a trusted mechanic.  He spent the last 15 years before retiring in 2023, working on customized vans for the handicapped at IMed. His relationships with these families was something he truly valued and would be available around the clock for his customers.

While in high school, Kevin enlisted in the Army National Guard, retiring as First Sergeant in 2003.

Kevin married Debra Smith in 1978 and they were blessed with 2 sons, Mike and Mark.  From 1983-2001, Kevin was married to Rose Hoftiezer. They lived in Sioux Falls before moving to the Brandon area. They welcomed two more children, Linda and Brandon.

Kevin loved to travel and being a part of the outdoors. Every year he continued his camping traditions to his favorite spots.  One of his fondest was seeing how far he could push the limits on long weekend camping/hiking trips in Colorado with his son, Mike.  He loved sharing the wonders of nature with his kids and grandkids. These moments were so important to Kevin, and he cherished every minute.

In 2011, Kevin met Lorrie Lamb, who he was able to enjoy many of his precious hobbies with, including softball, concerts, movies, hiking, car shows, autocross, sporting events for the grandkids and cheering on the Chicago Bears.

Kevin is survived by his brother, Rod, his children, Mike, Mark (Beth), Linda (Jared) Rhead, and Brandon, his beloved girlfriend Lorrie Lamb. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, along with multiple grandkids.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Fern Rhead, his siblings, Dennis, Truman Jr. “Punk”, and Deanna DeVries.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:30a.m. at Heritage Funeral Home. A visitation will take place Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home with family present.