Kevin Patrick Gill was born on December 21, 1976, in Lincoln to John Michael and Diane Sue (Beckmann) Gill and passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2018, at his home at the age of 42 years and 5 days.
Kevin grew up in Lincoln where he attended Lakeview Elementary, Everett Jr. High and Lincoln High School. After high school Kevin enlisted into the United States Army on February 28, 1997. He was stationed in South Korea until he was honorably discharged on February 27, 2000. He returned to Lincoln where he worked as a painting contractor. Kevin loved fishing; he was involved in football and wrestling while growing up. He also loved creating art, it was his hobby and his passion.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John D. Gill, Alvin and Esther Beckmann.
Kevin is survived by his children, Isaiah, Diana and
Elijah
; parents, John and Diane Gill, Malcolm; two brothers, Dr. John A. Gill and wife Kris, Auburn, NE, Jeffrey Gill and wife Amy, Eagle, CO; nieces and nephews, John P, Emily, Jacob and Anna; grandmother, Frances Gill, Seward; aunts and uncles, James Gill and wife Bailey, Phoenix, AZ, Carol Held and husband Rod, Santa Claus, IN, Dan Gill and wife Leslie, Lincoln, Ron Beckmann and wife Kris, Rochester, MI, Roger Beckmann and wife Connie, Seward, Donna Dorothy and husband Charlie, Sioux Falls, SD; numerous cousins and friends.