Kevin Leitch

Kevin Leitch, 62, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, May 29, 2025, at his home, under the care of his family and Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Kevin Douglas Leitch was born on June 10, 1962, in Fergus Falls to Dennis Leitch and Janice (Johansen) Leitch Roelke. He attended Fergus Falls High School and graduated with the class of 1980.

Shortly after graduation, Kevin moved to Florida and remained for 7 years. Onward he traveled home for the warm summer and found that his next calling was Hawaii. A one-way ticket, and then 21 years passed as he made Honolulu his home. The "Aloha" spirit lived in Kevin. He became friends with a close circle and found beach volleyball, hiking, running, and bicycling to be his life. In Hawaii, he developed a love for deep-sea fishing, eating his catch, fresh sashimi on the dock. Friends and family were visitors while in Hawaii, and he traveled back to Minnesota in the warm summer to visit family.

Kevin was an avid traveler. He had a deep love for the ocean, was a talented chef, and took great pleasure in caring for his family and friends by preparing amazing meals. In 2009, Kevin reunited with long-time friend Denise and returned to Minnesota permanently in August of 2009. They were united in marriage in the presence of family and friends on the island of Maui on March 9th, 2012. The remainder of his life, he enjoyed time with family and friends, which brought him great joy.

Kevin is survived by the love of his life, wife Denise (Woelber) Leitch, her children Christina Baglo, Catie (Scott Evavold) Baglo, McKenna (Ben) Graf, and Kassandra Kvern; grandchildren Summer & Hunter Martin, Blake & Brinn Martin, and Miles Graf; mother Janice Roelke; siblings Brian Leitch, Keith (Val) Leitch, Brent (Amy) Leitch, LaDonna Henslee, Darren (Kristi Hendricks) Leitch, and Corey (McKenzie) Anderson; numerous nieces, nephews, and close friends and traveling companions.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Leitch; his stepfather, George Roelke; sister-in-law Heather Leitch, nephew Drew Leitch, infant brother Randall Leitch, and sister Melinda Leitch.

Per Kevin's wishes, a private celebration of his life will be held at a later date, "Aloha Style" on the island of Maui, Hawaii.

Assistance provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com