Kevin Daniel Hisey

Kevin Daniel Hisey, 44, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at his home near Chatfield, after a nine month battle with cancer.

Kevin was born April 3, 1970, to Glenn and Marlene (Jefferis) Hisey. He graduated valedictorian of Chosen Valley High School, class of 1988, and studied mathematics and engineering at U of M Morris and U of M Twin Cities. He attended the inaugural National Conservation Leadership Institute and was awarded a 2006/07 Harvard Fellow.

Kevin was united in marriage to Renae Van Schaick on Feb. 14, 1998. He was a devoted husband and father. His kids were his greatest joy and blessings.

Kevin was currently employed at the Pope & Young Club, headquartered in Chatfield. He worked for the Club since 1992, and was the Executive Director for the last 15 years; his tenure in that role was the longest in the Club’s history.

He was a passionate bowhunter and conservationist, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of bowhunting, and promoting the ethics of fair chase. He was an Official Measurer and Senior Member of the Pope & Young Club, an Official Measurer and Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, a member of the Rochester Archery Club, and a member of MN Bowhunters, Inc.

Kevin was a member of the United Methodist Church of Chatfield, where he served as treasurer. He was an alumnus of the Root River Rabbits 4-H Club. He enjoyed bowhunting, camping, fishing, playing cards, fantasy football, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Renae (Van Schaick); daughters, Elizabeth Hisey, Natasha Irish and Caitlin Irish; grandchildren, Brayden, Presten and Ivory; parents, Glenn and Marlene Hisey; sisters, Kristina (Brian) Fleming and Karla (Aaron) Hamersma; and an extended loving family of nieces, nephews, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Kevin is preceded in death by his son, Daniel, daughter, Abigail, paternal grandparents, Lewis and Ruth Hisey and maternal grandparents, Robert and Ruth Jefferis.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the United Methodist Church of Chatfield, with Pastor Debra Jene Collum officiating.

Visitation will be at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and one hour before the service on Thursday. Burial will be in Orion Center Cemetery in rural Chatfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials to the Elizabeth Hisey and Brayden Irish College Fund at the Root River State Bank.