Kevin Cornelius DeGoey, 65, of Baxter and formerly of Newton, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at Newton Village. The family greeted friends 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials to Heartland Hospice may be left at the funeral home.
Kevin, the son of Carl and Joyce (Van Wyk) DeGoey, was born Sept. 29, 1960, in Des Moines. As a child, he lived in Lynnville before moving to Newton. Kevin graduated from Newton High School in the Class of 1979. Kevin was united in marriage with Sandy Jansen on Sept. 26, 1980, in Sully. Kevin began working at New Century Farm Service in March of 1980 and over the course of his 41-year career would fill roles as a custom applicator, plant manager, LP salesman, energy development specialist, and energy manager, retiring in 2021.
Kevin was a member of Journey Church in Marshalltown. He enjoyed four wheelin’ and going on four wheelin’ trips with Joshua, Steve, and a cousin Jamie Brand. His greatest joy was his children and grandchildren.
Kevin is survived by his wife Sandy DeGoey of Rhodes; children Jillana (Stephen) Valbracht of Marshalltown and Joshua (Geri) DeGoey of Baxter; his grandchildren Logan, Mason, and Aria Valbracht and Mackenzie and Tucker DeGoey; his parents Carl and Joyce DeGoey of Newton; his parents-in-law Melvin and Marilyn Jansen of Newton; brothers-in-law Bryan (Sue) Jansen of Ankeny and Curt (Bonita) Jansen of Newton; many nieces and nephews; and his brother Kent (Candice) DeGoey of Newton. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and a brother Lanson in infancy.
Family and friends will miss Kevin but find peace and comfort knowing he is free from his earthly challenges these past six years. He is again the Kevin we knew, rejoicing in Heaven with God and those who have gone before him. He will always be in our hearts.
