Kevin Roy Rustemeyer, 65, of Heyworth, IL was called by the Lord on August 28, 2017 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on October 11, 1951 in Monmouth, IL, son of Frank O. and Doris A. Vilven. He married Cynthia (Cindy) Hovell on August 14, 1976 in St. Louis, MO. Also surviving are two sons, Jacob (Kellie) of Heyworth and Jason (Ashley) of Jackson, GA. He leaves seven grandchildren who were the light of his life; Abagail, Morgan, Hannah, Colton, Reece, Cutler and Nash; a brother, William (Mary) of Normal and a sister, Sandy Adams of Greenville, SC.

 

He was a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University and played on the Titan football team. He was a lifelong member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, a Freemason and 32nd Degree member of the Scottish Rite. He served his community as a township trustee for many years and was a Technical Sales Representative for 40 years at Illinois Cement Company, LaSalle Peru.

 

Kevin was a man of character who believed in always doing what was right and that is how he will be remembered. He held his faith in God as a beacon for how he lived his life. Kevin knew that God gives us strength for every battle, wisdom for every decision, peace that surpasses understanding and love unconditional. He would want his family and friends to take comfort in knowing that the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, we are still.

 

A good life is when you smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are for what you have. Never truer words were ever written about a life well lived. Kevin shared his heart with his family and friends and for everyone who knew him, he thought of them as special and important. Kevin’s positive outlook and approach to life will always be a comfort to us.

 

A celebration of life for Kevin will be held at a later date and time.