Kevin E. Braet, 61, of Durant, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. Visitation was held from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, at Bentley Funeral Home, Durant. Private family interment will be in the Durant Cemetery. A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Kevin was born in Davenport on Oct. 22, 1963, to Eddie and Jackie (Jeys) Braet. Kevin graduated from Durant High School with the Class of 1982. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
Kevin married Joanne F. Lopez on May 8, 2004, in Durant.
Kevin was an avid bowler and a member of the Davenport Bowling Association. He was an avid sports fan, especially auto racing and football (Iowa State and the Rams). He loved the community of Durant and was always willing to share a conversation and inspect local building projects. Above all, he loved spending time with his family and friends.
Kevin is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Joanne of Durant; son, Marshall (Jamie) Braet of Belton, Mo.; stepdaughter, Tiffany Hood of Wilton; two grandchildren: Jayde and Byron Hood; his mother, Jackie Braet of Durant; brother, Wayne (Brenda) Braet of Iowa Falls; and sister Sara Schiller of West Union.
He was preceded in death by his father.
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