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Harder

In Loving Memory

Harder, Kevin R

June 19, 1949 - July 5, 2025

Kevin R. Harder fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday, July 5, 2025. Beloved husband of Janet Harder (nee Zavorka) for 50 years. Dearest father of Matt (Katie) and Brian (Danielle) Harder. Loving grandfather of Brooks, Dempsey, Hugh and Lux Harder. Dear brother of Mark (Kathy) Harder and Karen (Keith) Kriegshauser. Our dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle, cousin, godfather and friend.

Funeral from Kutis Affton Chapel (10151 Gravois Road) Friday, July 11, 2025 11:15 AM to Assumption Catholic Church (4725 Mattis Road) for 12:00 PM Mass. Entombment Sunset Cemetery.  Contributions to Christian Brothers College High School greatly appreciated. Visitation Thursday, July 10 4:00-8:00 PM. Kevin was a longtime funeral director in the St Louis area and Kutis Funeral Home employee.

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14 thoughts on “Harder, Kevin R”

  1. Dear Jan and family,
    I am so sorry for the loss of Kevin. Pete and I had many fun Happy Hours and dinners with you and Kevin! You are all in my thoughts and prayers .
    With sympathy and love,
    Mary-Ann

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  2. Jan, please accept our condolences. Mike and I were looking forward to spending more time with you and Kevin since you moved into this community. May God give you peace, strength and comfort. May Kevin rest in peace. Love and prayers, Julie and Mike.

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  3. To Mark, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for Gods comfort for you at this difficult time. Cherish the memories. Sincerely, Diane MUHLKE

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  4. Janet,
    So sorry for your loss. Kevin was a great man. I knew him from my days at Nations Bank/ Bank of America. Kevin also did our wedding video when Bart and I got married.
    May God give you strength to carry on during these difficult times. Cherish all the good memories of Kevin you have. Continued prayers for the whole family. 🙏💔😢

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  5. Jan, Mark, and Karen,

    Sending prayers for you and your families at this difficult time.

    Jeanne and Dennis Bauer

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  6. Sorry to hear about your loss. Prayers going up for you and your family. May God keep you all in perfect peace.

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  7. We were saddened to hear of your loss and hope the memories of good times you shared together will provide comfort.
    Doug & Linda

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  8. I am so sorry for everyone’s loss. Janet and family are all in our prayers. He was always so welcoming to our family and that will always be appreciated.

    – The Del Carmen Family.

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  9. So sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathy to you, Jan, and Matt and Brian and families. We have fond memories of our Assumption days while raising our kids.

    Mike and ReRe Noelke

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  10. Dear Jan and family, Sean and I are very sorry for your loss. Kevin was kind and a really good neighbor, and he will be missed! Sincerely, Beth and Sean Shortell

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  11. Janet, circumstances prevented me from Kevin’s visitation and Friday services. Was able to notify members of our class at CBC and his name will be mentioned in the upcoming CBC magazine. Will offer prayers for you and your family moving forward. Take care.

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