Kevin Lee Shoemaker

Kevin Lee Shoemaker, age 69, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Eventide Journey House in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born on August 2, 1957, to Stanley (Stan) F. and Susan A. (Martin) Shoemaker in Wichita, Kansas.

Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Franklin High School, Franklin, Nebraska. A 1988 graduate of National Truck Driving School in Denver, Colorado.

Kevin was a United States Navy Veteran serving from May 28, 1976-May 5, 1980. He was honorably discharged.

He was united in marriage to Barbara J. (Buerer) Tellez on August 6, 1994, at the All Saints Chapel in Hastings, Nebraska.

His first trucking position was at Apple Trucking in Lincoln, followed Dahlsten Truck Line from Aug 1991-May 2002. Followed by briefly working at White Farm Trucking in Doniphan NE. His working career ended as working security for Con-Agra Foods and Allen’s Super store, both located in Hastings NE.

Kevin was a member of the Methodist Church Franklin NE.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting outdoors. His hobbies included model cars and stopping at any car show that he could. He loved watching old western movies and listening to country classic music. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren!

Kevin is survived by his daughter, Theresa (Jonathon) Sliva, Hastings, NE; son, Arthur (Melanie) Tellez, Hastings, NE; brother, David Shoemaker, Franklin, NE; sister, Cathy Tourney, Kearney, NE; sister, Lori (Jason) Mettler, Rapid City, SD;

10 Grandchildren: Brittney (Rogelio) Lindner, Rick Lindner, Kaitlyn Sliva, Josie Lindner, Shelby Lindner, Makenna Horton, Kelby Horton, Kieragin Horton, Kayden Tellez & Daniel Tellez, and 2 great grandchildren, Ezra & Raymond, and 7 nieces and 6 nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Stan and Susan, wife Barbara.

A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday September 18, 2026, at the Crossgate Community Church in Franklin, Nebraska with Pastor Kasey Loschen officiating. Immediately following the service, a luncheon will be served at the church for family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 18, 2026, prior to the service at the Crossgate Community Church, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. service time.

Burial will be in the Clay Center Cemetery, Clay Center, Nebraska at 1:30 p.m., Friday afternoon where family and friends will gather at the graveside.

Memorials may be given to the family in care of Hutchins Funeral Home, 402 M St, Franklin, Nebraska 68939. Condolences may be left online at www.hutchinsfh.com.