Kevin A. Nahler
Obituaries
Daily Sentinel page 6A - March 11, 2020
Kevin A. Nahler
March 14, 1967 - February 14, 2020
Kevin A. Nahler of Otis,
Oregon, passed away at home,
surrounded by family and loved
ones, on February 14, 2020.
Kevin was born in Denver
and grew up in Rifle, Colorado.
Upon graduation from high
school Kevin enlisted in the US
Army where he served for the
next 22 years, 1985 until 2007.
Kevin’s years of service took
him all over the world to places such as Germany, Thailand, S.
Korea and two separate one year deployments in Iraq. He received
a Bronze Star Medal and many other numerous medals and awards.
Upon retirement Kevin’s love of photography was renewed
and he spent his time photographing wildlife and the outdoors;
Yellowstone and any place that provided opportunities to see
wildlife and scenery.
He also loved being home with the love of his life, MaryBeth.
They loved working on home projects, camping, traveling and
spending time on the Oregon beaches where they lived.
He had a deep sense of loyalty and integrity, always doing what
was right and not what was always the easy way. His sense of humor
and easy going nature will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He was a lifelong Raiders fan and loved watching football with
friends and family. He also enjoyed having his long time high school
friends, David, Eric, Pat and Ken, in a fantasy football league they
named, “The Rifle Gang”.
He is survived by his life partner of 22 years, MaryBeth Vannice;
son, Devin Nahler; daughter, Kimblerly Nahler ; one grandson;
brothers, Ronald (Margie) Maynard, David Maynard, Charlie
(Becky) Beagle, Robert (Jeannine) Beagle, and Richard Beagle;
sisters, Sherrie Zenier and Sandy Stanley and numerous nieces and
nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Nahler; mother,
Darlene Donovan, and sister Sharon Forment.
A Military funeral will be held in Grand Junction in late May
2020.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the American
