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Jeffrey C. Kitchen

March 1, 1945 - April 20, 2018
Service
Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam
Koepsell Funeral Home North Crystal Lake Road
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-6600 |
Wednesday 4/25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam
Koepsell Funeral Home North Crystal Lake Road
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-6600 |
Thursday 4/26, 3:30 pm
Reception
Old Hickory Golf Club
W7596 Highway 33 East
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Thursday 4/26, 4:30 pm

Jeffrey C. Kitchen, age 73, of Beaver Dam, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis. There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, April 26, 2018, there will be a Celebration of Jeff’s Life at the funeral home beginning at 3:30 p.m. with John R. Leiting serving as the celebrant. Following the service, there will be a reception at Old Hickory Golf Club starting at approximately 4:30 p.m. Jeffrey Carl Kitchen was born on March 1, 1945 in Red Oak Iowa, the son of Dorthea Christine and Roland “Shorty” Frank. After high school, Jeff earned a BA Degree at UW Oshkosh in 1973. After a brief stint serving as the Great Iowa Corn God, he moved to Wisconsin and settled in Beaver Dam in 1973. Jeff began his career in real estate in 1975 and purchased the Century 21 Office in 1983. He was a Past President of the Wisconsin Relators Association. Jeff loved the Beaver Dam Community and was active in many ways. Jeff will be missed as the auctioneer at the many charitable events he gave his time and talents to through the years. Jeff believed strongly in the Beaver Dam Chamber of Commerce and loved serving as an Ambassador for many years. Jeff had a wonderful sense of humor that permeated everything he did. He enjoyed golf, fast cars, scuba diving and the Caribbean. Most of all, Jeff enjoyed spending time with his family – until he fell asleep in his chair. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Kitchen of Beaver Dam; two daughters, Dawn (Jim Nicholson) Kitchen of Mansfield, OH and Dana Kitchen of Minneapolis, MN; two grandchildren, Dylan and Nash Nicholson; three brothers, Tim (Mary) Frank of Kansas City MO, Chris (Elizabeth Valsing) Frank of Chapel Hill, NC, and Jack (Darlene) Kitchen of Arizona; nieces, nephews, Shirley’s family, and three dogs. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Christine and Shorty Frank and Carl Kitchen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jeff Kitchen’s name to Church Health Services or the Dodge County Humane Society.

Service
Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam
Koepsell Funeral Home North Crystal Lake Road
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-6600 | Map
Wednesday 4/25, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Koepsell-Murray Funeral & Cremation Services, Beaver Dam
Koepsell Funeral Home North Crystal Lake Road
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-6600 | Map
Thursday 4/26, 3:30 pm
Reception
Old Hickory Golf Club
W7596 Highway 33 East
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Map
Thursday 4/26, 4:30 pm

Jeffrey C. Kitchen, age 73, of Beaver Dam, died Friday, April 20, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in West Allis. There will be a memorial gathering at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On Thursday, April 26, 2018, there will be a Celebration of Jeff’s Life atContinue Reading

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Christine Behl left a message on May 3, 2018:
Shirley and family....I am sorry to hear about Jeff's passing. He will be really missed by the community. I remember doing (videoing) your daughter's wedding and remember all the great parties with Peter Seippel, Myrtle Clifton and others!! Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
Roger and Marilyn VanHaren left a message on April 28, 2018:
Dear Shirley and family,
Although we were not able to be with you for Jeff's celebration of life, you were certainly in our thoughts. Jeff was a wonderful "citizen" of Beaver Dam, and he will be missed. Our deepest sympathy at your loss.
Roger and Marilyn VanHaren
Jim&Maxine Ferron left a message on April 26, 2018:
Shirley, Dawn, & Dana We are so sorry to hear of Jeffs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jeffs family. Lots of memories and fun times, through the years. Gods blessings.
Diana Schneider left a message on April 26, 2018:
Dear Shirley and Family, You have all been in my thoughts and prayers since Jeff's hospitalization, he is at peace now. Jeff, a wonderful hubby, dad, successful businessman and community leader, will be deeply missed by many. I am not up to attending his service but know I am with you in spirit. My sincere sympathy and blessings to all of you,
Steve Nehls left a message on April 26, 2018:
Jeff was a great model for our community. He touched the lives of so many. My dad, Louis Nehls and Jeff had a great friendship for many years. We pray for strength for Jeff's family and friends.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Ron Welnetz left a message on April 26, 2018:
So sorry to hear, I met Jeff through the Realtors Association and ran into him every time I attended a National Convention. He always said hello with a big smile. I will miss seeing him Ron Welnetz Absolute Realtors in Antigo
Damian Hoffman left a message on April 26, 2018:
I haven't seen Jeff in over 12 years but I always appreciated how friendly and courteous he was to me whenever we met. He was a funny guy with a big heart. I'm very sorry for your family's loss.
Gary Galbraith left a message on April 25, 2018:
We were sorry to hear of Jeff's passing and want to send our condolences to you and your family.. Take care of yourself Shirley and remember the good times.
Butch Flor left a message on April 25, 2018:
We are so very sorry for your loss. Jeff was a great guy and we enjoyed knowing him. May God bless and strengthen all of you through this difficult time. Butch and Barb Flor, Six Lakes Realty, Chetek.
Mike and Audrey Gossfeld left a message on April 24, 2018:
We are so very sorry for you loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mike Desson left a message on April 24, 2018:
So sorry to hear. My heartfelt condolences. We met when I first moved to Beaver Dam in 1993 and he was the broker at the closing of our house purchase. Our prayers go out to Shirley and the family. May he rest in peace.
Karen Arfstrom left a message on April 24, 2018:
Shirley,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the Lord comfort you.
Tammy Smith left a message on April 24, 2018:
Dawn & family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you at this time.
Karen Coley left a message on April 24, 2018:
Shirley - I'm so saddened and sorry for your loss. Jeff will be missed by so many in the community. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and I'm holding you close in heart.
Pete Schlise left a message on April 24, 2018:
Shirley and family I am deeply saddened by the news of jeffs (corn God from griswold iowa) passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was one of jeffs school mates at Oshkosh. Tons of fun with him. God bless 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14. Pete schlise suamico,wi
Cheri Power left a message on April 23, 2018:
A great loss to his family, friends, and Beaver Dam. He was a wonderful loving friend to my mother, Myrtle Clifton, and for that I will always be grateful. He always brought her a big pot of geraniums for Mothers Day.
My sincerest sympathies to Shirley and the rest of his family and loved ones.
Rhonda Rott left a message on April 23, 2018:
So Very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and Prayers sent your way!
Jerry & sandie Honl left a message on April 23, 2018:
Always ready for a good time. Oh, how we remember those good old days! We were so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. Way to young. Hugs to you, Shirley Jerry &sandie honl
Jackie Anderson left a message on April 23, 2018:
I am so sorry for you loss. Jeff was a great guy. I knew Jeff through our CENTURY 21 family of brokers. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Jackie Anderson, CENTURY 21 Land of Lakes, Grand Rapids, MN
Rose Schaalma left a message on April 23, 2018:
My sincere sympathy. My son, Nic, worked at Century 21 and enjoyed everyone there.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Allen-Linda Stea left a message on April 23, 2018:
We send our sympathy to Jeff's family. My husband Allen knew Jeff through Green Giant and "pickin beans". I remember both Jeff and Shirley when they both worked at Silvercryst, and of course Shirley grew up in the Wild Rose area. We both have fond memories of our times together and send our thoughts and prayers to Shirley and family.
Dina Bahr left a message on April 23, 2018:
I'm so sorry for your loss. I got to know Jeff working at the Chamber, he was so involved, always kind and the life of the party. May you find piece in all the memories.
Venita Matheus left a message on April 22, 2018:
Dear Shirley and family, What can we possibly say, we are so sorry, is hardly enough. Jeff sure made a big stamp on everything he did and in all the things he was involved in. Beaver Dam will not be the same without Jeff in it. Please know that Bob and I are among the thousands of people from all over that will miss his wit, caring attitude and genuine goodness. You and your family are in our prayers.
Phyllis Nelsen left a message on April 22, 2018:
Jeff will be missed by all who knew him. Growing up next door was an adventure. He always made me laugh. My thoughts are with the entire family.
Nayumi Furukawa left a message on April 22, 2018:
I'm so sorry to hear loss of Jeffrey. His smile still warm my heart! I'm sure his sense of humor will live through Dawn and Dana as always they are the center of making people laugh with their jokes.
Paul, Nayumi, Momo, Ken and Mei
Linda Tator left a message on April 22, 2018:
Shirley - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I loved having Jeff around when I worked in the Chamber office years ago. He used to "kibbutz" with Myrtle Clifton on a regular basis - and I can only imagine he's at it again. May God help you and your family in the days to come.
David and Kim Porter left a message on April 22, 2018:
We loved Jeff when he did the pork chop dinner for First Lutheran. Always a great night of laughter. He is the only man we knew that could bring in so much for a birdhouse. He will be sadly missed.
Colleen Haas Elge Elge left a message on April 22, 2018:
We are so sad for you. Jeff was a good friend and a classmate We spent some good times together. Please know we hold you close to our hearts.
Peter and Nancy Christopher left a message on April 22, 2018:
RIP Jeff, our prayers and thoughts go out to Shirley and the rest of the family, very sorry for your loss. We had some great times with the Century 21 family especially at our conventions in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Peter and Nancy Christopher, Century 21 Stoughton
Koepsell Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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