Kevin Bodtke

Kevin Dean Bodtke, 51, of Des Moines, Iowa, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2022. Kevin was born in Osage, Iowa. After graduating from high school, he attended the Iowa Department of the Blind in Des Moines, Iowa. He then went on to get his Criminal Justice degree from Des Moines Area Community College. After working in this field for a time, he decided to enter the Business Enterprise Program through the Iowa Department of the Blind and became the owner of his business, Newmark Vending, for the past 26 years.

Kevin’s passion for his family, friends, music, and furthering opportunities for the blind, was only matched by his kind spirit and sense of humor that drew people to him.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Kori, three sons, Ethan, Seth, and Myles, his parents, Paul and Brenda, his sister, Julie (John) Morische, his brother, Barry (Teri), along with many more family, friends, and loved ones.

There will be a Celebration of Life held at Embassy Suites, 101 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 1 pm. We invite you to celebrate Kevin’s memory, catch up with old friends, and share your favorite stories.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

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