Kyle David Mengwasser

August 23, 1991 — February 20, 2024

Kyle Mengwasser

Service Details

Even though our hearts are breaking, we give back to God our oldest son, Kyle, who passed away from natural causes on February 20, 2024.

Kyle David Mengwasser was born August 23, 1991. The nurse saw right away his big dimple. Since August 23 was also his Grandma Noni's birthday and she and Grandpa Phil were at the fair that day, this began a tradition of taking all the grandchildren to the fair. We joked that we put Miracle Grow in Kyle's food. By age 9, he was taller than his Grandma Evelyn. When he gave you a hug, you experienced a gentle giant, and his heart was even bigger than he was.

He was 4 when he gave his heart to Jesus, and at 13 he and his brother were baptized together in the lake. In 2023 we watched every episode of "The Chosen," and we were excited for season four in early February. The Friday before he went home, we saw in the theater episodes 4 through 6. The series makes faith and the gospels come alive. That evening he ordered his favorite seafood enchiladas for dinner, and we had our bear hugs. Sunday he fell ill, and he passed away on Tuesday. He loved nature and adventure, and ketchup. The only two pictures in his wallet were the graduation pictures of his brothers.

He was truly loved by his parents Kevin and Robyn, his brothers Luke and Blake, his sister-in-law Ashely, nephew Matthew and niece Macie, his Grandma Noni and Phil, Aunt Dawn and Jamie, cousins Gunner and Jeremy, Grandma Evelyn and Bernie, Uncle David and Sue, cousin Marcy, Aunt Val and Jack, cousins Amber and Curtis, Aunt Gloria and Mike, cousins Ashley and Heather, Aunt Renee and Mike, cousins Tony, Andy, and Nicholas in heaven, and Uncle Mike and Heidi, cousins Donnie, Josh, and Lauren, and countless extended family and friends.

We have eternity!

Due to covid a private graveside service will be held Friday, March 1, 11:00 a.m. at Altoona Cemetery. Pallbearers to meet at 10:30 a.m.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., March 23, 2024 at Woodland Hills Church of Christ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Caring Hands, in care of Woodland Hills Church of Christ, 2484 SE 68th St, Des Moines, IA 50327.

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