Kevin Wallace Karle, 25, of Crawfordsville, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
He was born November 6, 1995 in Lafayette, to Andrew and Coleen Karle. Kevin graduated from North Montgomery High School in 2014 and attended Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette.
Kevin was quick to crack jokes and quicker to make friends. He brought his signature chuckle and wry smile to every encounter. Kevin loved sparking friendly euchre games at family gatherings. He enjoyed playing video games, riding his dirt bike, skateboarding, and socializing with his many friends. He was a Harry Potter enthusiast and liked to engage in Harry Potter trivia with his family. Kevin enjoyed competitive ping-pong matches with his brothers and relished his role as the family table tennis champion. He was a natural with children, and he had a special relationship with his nephew Tristan, with whom he shared frequent wrestling matches, four-wheeler rides, and movie marathons.
Kevin spent his last year dedicated to working on a small family farm with his father, Andrew, and his best friend, Troy Campbell.
Kevin is survived by his parents, Andrew and Coleen Karle; his two older brothers, Brian (Jenna) Karle of Lafayette and Patrick (Lauren) Karle of Linden; nephew Tristan Karle; grandfather Bernard (Linda) Karle; 20 aunts and uncles; and 25 first cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Phoebe O’Keeffe and Sandra Karle.
Visitation and funeral service will occur Monday, Jan. 18 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, 1306 E. Main St., Crawfordsville. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Funeral mass will begin at 11 a.m., with Kevin’s uncle, the Rev. Father Dennis O’Keeffe, officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those willing may contribute to Trinity Life Ministry (www.trinitylifeministry.com) or to another residential addiction treatment facility of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at wwwhuntandson.com.
