Keven Paul Newton
Wednesday, June 8, 1949
Date of Death:
Friday, July 12, 2024
Age:
75 years old
Prayer Service
Date: Saturday July 27, 2024
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Visitation
Date: Saturday July 27, 2024
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: Byron Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston [ view map ]
Date and Time of Burial
Burial with military honors will be held on August 9, 2024 at 11:00am
Wednesday, June 8, 1949
Date of Death:
Friday, July 12, 2024
Age:
75 years old
Wednesday, June 8, 1949
Date of Death:
Friday, July 12, 2024
Age:
75 years old
Keven Paul Newton
Keven Paul Newton passed away Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. Keven was born on June 8th, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Clyde and Glenice Newton. Keven graduated from Faribault high school in 1967. Shortly after graduation he entered the Marine Corp where he served for 2 years with the India Company 37 in Vietnam. There he earned the nickname “Rat” as he always had extras of things in case you needed them. After leaving the Marine Corp he served in the Army reserve for 21 years.
He married Mary Engebretson on December 22, 1973. They had two sons Jeremy and Jonathan. Keven graduated from Winona State with a degree in Industrial Tech and a master’s in education. He taught for the Rochester School district at Willow Creek Middle school and JM, Mayo and Century high schools. He also taught Community Education classes and his favorite was teaching adults with disabilities.
Keven is survived by his wife Mary, sons Jeremy (wife Olivia) of Byron, Minnesota and Jonathan (wife Melanie) of Mankato, Minnesota; grandchildren Kailey, Brielle, Anela, Ivy, Blayke, and Cayson; and one sister, Leanna Cordero of Phoenix, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Glenice, brother Brent, son James and grandson Luke Newton.
Preferred memorial to Seasons Hospice or Wounded Warrior Project.
Condolences
The family of Keven Paul Newton has received the following condolences.
My heartfelt condolences to Kevin’s family. I met Kevin at Willow Creek when I first started teaching in the district. I always enjoyed visiting with him as he was always full of energy and brought a ray of sunshine to my day. May your memories keep his spirit close. Sincerely. Cindy
Dear Mary and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Keven's passing. The classes he taught for our Adults with Disabilities program at Rochester Community Education were so appreciated. The participants loved him and very much enjoyed making projects with him. When he retired from teaching he was greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Terry and I are sorry for your loss. Keven was a true fighter — so many years of struggling with post Vietnam Nam health issues. We will miss him.
Have many fond memories of Keven and Clyde coming up Grand Rapids way to hunt and fish.
Always hard to lose family. We won’t be able to join you for the service, but you most certainly will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. My thought and prayers are with you.
Cindy (Searles) Eversman
I am very sorry to see the loss of Keven and offer to the family my sincere condolences. I worked at Willow Creek with Keven and being a Vietnam vet myself, we shared that common experience to build a supportive friendship. He was a good friend and I often thought about him and regretted that I hadn't seen him since my retirement. I will remember him.
So sorry to hear of Kevin’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
To Mary and family, I am saddened to hear about Keven. Ruthie and I had such a nice visit with him and Uncle Clyde a couple years ago. We had always wanted to visit again and missed our opportunity. Newton cousins are always in our thoughts, even though we live so far away! Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. In sympathy, Mary Beth (Junior and Jean Newton's youngest)
Jeremy and the Newton Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember Keven way back when he was a very involved with the van club. I saw him over the years working at the fair, and he was always up for a good conversation. Sorry for your loss as Keven was a one of kind. We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dean & Kristina