Kevin M. Claire
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Kevin Claire, 71 years old of Edwardsburg, passed to his rest Jan. 13, 2023 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka, after his battle with cancer. He was born April 24, 1951 in Niles, the son of E. Dale and Eloise (Samson) Claire. He lived in Edwardsburg most of his life and graduated from Edwardsburg High School in 1969. He continued his education at Michigan Tech, obtaining his degree in biology. Kevin was a manager for Lunker's, Midwest Gun Exchange and continued his work at Clear H2O.
Kevin fell in love with Kathy Sell and married Aug. 30, 1980, She survives with their three daughters, Aubrey (Wes) Hiemstra, Kelsey (Marc) Claire-Gordon, and Hollis (Obed) Claire-Quiroga. He has six grandchildren, Madison, Hayden, Donaven, Gideon, Tori and Belen. He is also survived by his sister, Donna Kyrias, brother, Doren (Connie) Claire and a sister-in-law, Carol Claire.
Family who preceded him in passing are his parents, brother, Brian Claire and his brother-in-law, Van Kyrias.
Kevin was a man of the outdoors and loved to fish and hunt. He was also the President of the Friends of the Cass County Parks and the past President, Vice President, and a member of the Cass County Parks and Recreation Commission.
For Kevin's final rites, cremation will take place. In the near future, there will be a gathering to celebrate his life.
The family requests that Memorial Donations may be made to The Friends of Cass County Parks, P.O. Box 131, Cassopolis, Michigan 49031 or to the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
Arrangements are by the Paul E. Mayhew Funeral Home, Edwardsburg.