Kevin Kautzmann

Kevin Kautzmann, 55, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, in Arizona.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, June 29, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Mandan, North Dakota. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Private family burial will be held at Mandan Union Cemetery. 

Kevin was born on November 30, 1970, to Kenneth and Shirley Kautzman. He grew up in Mandan, North Dakota, and graduated from Mandan High School in 1989. On July 10, 1992, Kevin married Julie Klein. Together they shared 24 years of marriage and were blessed with two children, Casey and Karlee.

Kevin spent more than 30 years in the automotive industry. Customers returned to him not only because of his knowledge and professionalism, but because they knew they would always be met with kindness and honesty. His commitment to excellence earned him numerous General Motors awards throughout his career. Yet, for Kevin, the greatest reward was the opportunity to build lasting friendships with the people he served.

Kevin loved being outdoors, tending to his yard and garden, hunting with family, watching the purple martins return each year, and preparing Sunday meals. These simple pleasures brought comfort, joy, and meaning to his everyday life. He genuinely loved people and found great joy in helping others, always bringing warmth, compassion, and a wonderful sense of humor to those around him.

Kevin will be remembered for his generous heart, steady presence, unwavering work ethic, and the genuine way he made everyone feel welcome. His greatest legacy lives on in the family he loved so deeply and the countless friendships he cherished throughout his life.

Kevin is survived by his children, Casey (Morgan) Kautzmann and Karlee (William) Litchfield; three grandchildren, Callan Kautzmann, Scottie Kautzmann, and Hudson Litchfield; brother, Robert Kautzman; sister, JoAnne (Teresa) Kautzman; sister-in-law, Jill Kautzman; aunts, Marge (Ray) Heck, Bette Gene (Steve) Kennedy, and Mary Jane (Ken) Yetter; uncles, Dennis (Carol) Kautzman and Eugene (Cindi) Kautzman.

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kent Kautzman; grandparents; and many loving aunts and uncles.

Memorials and cards may be sent to:

The Family of Kevin Kautzmann 4304 South Bay Dr. SE Mandan, ND 58554