Kevin Ternus

Kevin Ternus, age 54, of Olathe, Kansas, died Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, August 16, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Military honors will be conducted by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Visitation is on Sunday from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service at McKown Funeral Home.  Burial is in St. Michael's Cemetery, Tarnov, NE.

The Service on Monday will be broadcast on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page. You can access the Facebook Page by clicking here .

Kevin Ternus was born January 26, 1967 in Nebraska. He grew up in Humphrey where he attended Humphrey Public Schools. Kevin graduated in 1985. He attended college for a short time before joining the US Navy.  Kevin served in the US Navy for over 20 years on submarines, serving as a cook/baker. Following his time in the Navy, he returned to Columbus where he cooked for Columbus Public Schools from 2014-2019.  In 2019 he moved to Olathe, KS where he cooked for Olathe Public Schools. Kevin was avid sports fan. He enjoyed the KC Royals, Minnesota Vikings, Boston Celtics, Husker Football, NASCAR, and Creighton basketball. Family and faith were very important in his life.

Kevin is survived by:
Sister Karla (Mike) O'Neill of Severance, CO
Step-Nephew Anthony O'Neill of Severance, CO

He is preceded in death by:
Parents Ronald and Adeline (Zoucha) Ternus
Uncles