died in his Omaha home Saturday (Febr. 13th).
Kent was born October 8, 1960 in Sioux City, Iowa to Robert and Mary Ann (Schmidt) McKay. On May 12, 1979, he was married to Carol J. Lajiness. Kent served in the United States Marine Corps in the 2nd Anglico, the Force Recon, and the FIST during the years of 1980 to 1983. Then he served in the Army Reserves.
Professions that he had a passion for included his work as a meat cutter and truck driver hauling boats. His interests were in outdoor activities which included canoeing, camping, hunting, traveling, and motorcycle trips with his family and friends.
Survivors include Carol McKay, 3 sons, Eric McKay, Justin McKay (Jennifer Derks), Michael McKay (Julie Selk), brother Steven McKay, sisters Mary Ellen (Dan) Young, Lynn (Terry) Stanek, granddaughter Adilynn Brown, 10 nieces and nephews.
Preceding Kent in death were his parents Robert and Mary Ann McKay.
On Saturday, there will be a gathering and a time of visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary for family and friends from 12 Noon until 2 PM at which time the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854 will present Military Honors.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Mick Weiand
Omaha, NE, TX Saturday, February 20, 2016 To the Family - I am so sad for your loss.. For Friends, well, you already know. I met Kent in December 2015. Although God only graced me with a few weeks of Kent's presence, I have been forever touched. First and foremost, I salute Kent - for what he pledged and did for our Country. I will take the liberty to speak for a few who, like me - who were blessed to know him...His kind and kindred spirit will always be with me and those I love. He demonstrated the selflessness for strangers and kindness for others, I can only hope to exemplify. Peace Be with My Friend.....Dan Quinn
Fairmont, MN Saturday, February 20, 2016 Carol and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Kent. This world will be a lesser place without him. A great friend, never with out something to say and always had a way to make me laugh. Lots of fond memories of the boys growing up and Carol you where truly a great gal for putting up with Kent and I. You always made sure we had a warm meal,whenever we decided to come home. Your Friend Always, Dan QuinnMiranda Henn
Omaha, NE Friday, February 19, 2016 RIP Kent🌹Steve Chelberg
Linwood, NE Friday, February 19, 2016 My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Kent was a great guy and friend.Sincerely,
Steve Chelberg
Tim & Charisa Voss
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 18, 2016 Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you.Sincerely,
Tim & Charisa Voss
Barb Fear & Family
, TX Wednesday, February 17, 2016 To let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.cathy kuntz
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, February 17, 2016 Carol so sorry to hear about kent my thoughts and prayers gos out to you and your boys cathy kuntz your next door neighbor out at the trailercourt.when the boys were young.