Kendall Phillip Stinemetz, 42, departed this world September 22, 2021.
He was at his home in Castle Rock, Colorado, at the time of his death.
Kendall was born to Phillip Frederick and Susan Kay (Erickson)
Stinemetz, December 26, 1978, in Hoxie, Kansas. He grew up on the family
farm north of Hill City and was later joined by two younger siblings, a
brother, Chris, and a sister, Amanda.
His life was filled with tragedy as well as resounding beauty. He
married his first love, Jackie (Dowling) Stinemetz, in 2003, and this
celebration was followed by heartbreak, as she died a few months later.
After rebuilding his life, he met the woman who would restore love,
faith, and kindness in him; he married Karin (Berg) Stinemetz June 9,
2006, and they welcomed their beautiful daughter, Kloe Louise Stinemetz,
August 27, 2008.
Kendall was immeasurably diverse in his skill sets and unyieldingly
versatile in his interests. Since high school, he had been wholly
invested in building, shaping, and creating with his hands – especially
household and automotive restoration. He regularly worked with engines
and tractors. Most recently, he was assembling materials to restore a
1968 Pontiac Firebird. His outdoor hobbies involved shooting trap with
precision and skill, hunting, and fishing. Further, Kendall’s navigation
of grilling and smoking meat was unparalleled; he was a master in the
kitchen, and it brought him tremendous joy to share his food creations
with others. Additionally, he had great fondness of movies and music; he
found delight in recommending to others his unique and meaningful
finds.
In terms of career, Kendall was a telecommunications genius. His
first taste of the industry came by devise of his uncle, Don Stinemetz,
the summer of his junior year when he worked in New Haven, Connecticut.
The majority of his career was dedicated to telecommunications; however,
he took a brief reprieve and moved back home to Hill City where he
served as the Deputy Undersheriff for the Graham County Sheriff’s
Office. At the time of his death, Kendall served as Director of RF
Design and Network Performance for ATN International in Castle Rock.
Kendall had a strong physical presence, and his personality was
equally captivating. He was quick witted, dry humored, intelligent,
hardworking, and sentimental. He was also a storyteller and enjoyed
sharing stories. In his own right, he was a giant whose reach was
unlimited, as he impacted lives and made impression upon others; his
influence echoed even in his absence.
Kendall was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie (Dowling)
Stinemetz; his paternal grandparents, Fred B. and Muriel Stinemetz; his
maternal grandparents, Bryce and Esther Erickson; and his uncle, Donald
Stinemetz. He is survived by his wife, Karin Stinemetz, Castle Rock;
daughter, Kloe Stinemetz, Castle Rock; parents, Phillip F. and Susie
Stinemetz, Hill City; brother, Chris F. (wife Kara Stinemetz) Lee’s
Summit, Missouri; and his sister, Amanda K. (fiancé Adam D’Alessandro).
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