Obituary for Kevin E. Marx

Kevin was born on August 2, 1967, in La Crosse, WI, to Curtis and Joan Marx. He grew up in La Crosse alongside his two sisters, Paula and Beth, attending Hintgen Elementary School, Longfellow Junior High, and graduating from Central High School in 1986.

Kevin met his soulmate, Gail Clements, and they have been inseparable ever since. They married in 2001 and welcomed their son, Kevin “KC”, in 2003. Together, they built a beautiful life on a wooded hillside near Chaseburg, WI.

As a child, Kevin loved playing baseball and spending time at the Rifle Club with his dad. He also enjoyed time at his sister, Paula's in-laws farm, where he earned the nickname, Flash. Weekends were often spent camping and exploring, and in high school, Blue Bird Springs Campground became the go-to gathering place for family and friends.

Kevin always had a passion for cars and all things mechanical. He spent countless hours with his dad, fixing cars and anything else that needed repair. He had the mind of an engineer—if a part didn’t exist, he would design and fabricate it himself.

After several years in the workforce, Kevin launched his first business, Kevin Marx Trucking. Every trucker had a CB handle, and his was Yogi. Many days, Kevin (Yogi) and his friend, Alonzo (BooBoo) kept a lively banter going on the CB radio. Kevin wasn’t big on talking, but he had no trouble “shooting the breeze” over the CB.

A few years later, he shifted gears to focus on building a home. Working evenings at Inland Printing allowed him to spend his days bringing that vision to life. Kevin was the head guy for all things maintenance, repair and operations at Inland for 14 years. He kept everything in tip top shape and when something broke, no matter how complex, Kevin fixed it! Eventually, his entrepreneurial spirit led him back to business ownership when he co-founded Custom Fab and Machine (CFM)—a successful venture that became a significant part of his life.

Kevin was a true outdoorsman whether it was camping, boating, fishing. He always looked forward to his trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) and fly-in fishing adventures in Canada with his dad. Hunting on the farm was an annual tradition he cherished. Kevin and Gail went on countless trips out west, the Boundary Waters, conventions, etc. Kevin also enjoyed snowmobiling, four- wheeling, homemade slip-n-slides and canoeing down the Kickapoo River with family and friends.

Kevin liked to dream big. One summer, he decided to move an old two-story granary to the top of a hill on their farm, to transform it into a cabin. Kevin designed a platform on an I-beams, lifted the granary onto it, and—with the help of Gail and many hands, pulled the building up the steep roadway with a dozer. No challenge was ever too big for Kevin.

In his spare time, Kevin could often be found out on the river or camping. On the back waters of the Mississippi there were many Bigfoot sightings—a nickname he had earned long before but one that truly stuck while out on the water.

Kevin leaves behind his wife, Gail, and two children, Rachael Feucht (Nathan) and Kevin Curtis “KC” (Ivy); two granddaughters, Emersyn and Abigail; his sisters, Paula Clements (Mark) and Beth Burkhart (Greg); his in-laws, Bernie Clements (Kristin), Bruce Clements (Debbie), Brian Clements (Stephanie), Debbie McClintock (Jim), Cecilia Streeck (Darin), Shelly Piske (Mike); his uncle, Richard Engebritson; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews; as well as cousins and dear friends who were like family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Joan Marx; parents-in-law, Bernard and Theresa Clements; sisters-in-law, Cynthia Clements and Barbara Hunt; his grandparents, Stanley and Pauline Engebritson, and Leonard and Loretta Marx; uncles, Bruce Engebritson, Charles Marx and Gilbert Schiller; aunt, Carol Schiller; niece, Darcie Clements and cousin, Connie Marx.

Kevin was an incredible husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a rock for so many and would do anything for you. He had eyes of compassion, and his heart was as sweet as they come. His playful sense of humor and unforgettable laughter left an impact on everyone who knew him. No one can fill his shoes. Whether you knew him as Flash, Yogi or Bigfoot, he was our Kevin, and we loved him dearly.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2025, from 2pm-8pm and a short visitation on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9am-10:30am at Living Word Christian Church, 2015 Ward Ave, La Crosse. A service will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 10:30am at the church. Following the service, there will be a gathering at Timmer’s 10 Mile Pub, to celebrate Kevin’s life.

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