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Travis M. Kachelmeier Marte

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Travis M. Kachelmeier Marte, age 27, of Stewart, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in Stewart.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 10:30 A.M., at Riverside Church in Hutchinson.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M., one hour prior to the service, ALL AT CHURCH.

Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

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Riverside Church
20924 St. Hwy 7 West
Hutchinson, MN
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Riverside Church
20924 St. Hwy 7 West
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Obituary

Travis Michael Kachelmeier Marte was born on May 12, 1993, in Waconia, Minnesota. He was the son of Kevin Carey and Vicki Kachelmeier. Travis was baptized as an infant on June 12, 1993, at St Pius X Catholic Church in Glencoe, Minnesota and later received his holy communion on April 29, 2001, at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He received his education in Hutchinson.

Travis was blessed with a fiancée, Nicole Johnson, and his two sons, Tyson John and Leo Jaxxon. He resided in Stewart, Minnesota.

He was employed as a welder at Doosan Bobcat in Litchfield, Minnesota. Travis was previously employed at Ag Systems and Millerbernd Manufacturing Company.

Travis enjoyed dirt biking, four wheeling and rock collecting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Travis passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, in Stewart, at the age of 27 years. Blessed be his memory.

Travis is survived by his:
Fiancée, Nicole Johnson of Stewart, MN;
Children, Tyson John and Leo Jaxxon;
Parents, Kevin Carey and his wife, Jodi, of Kerkhoven, MN,
                Vicki Kachelmeier and her fiancé, Gary, of Hutchinson, MN;
Siblings, Jayden Kruse of Hutchinson, MN,
                Ashley Segna of Belle Plaine, MN,
                Alex (Chuck) Johns of Henderson, MN,
                Andrew Carey of Belle Plaine, MN,
                Kiera Zimmel of Mankato, MN,
                Ky Zimmel of Alexandria, MN, 
                Kenzie Walker of Kerkhoven, MN,
                Kaliyah Walker of Kerkhoven, MN;
Grandparents, Gene Marte of Fort Mohave, AZ,
                           John and Cheryl Kachelmeier of Silver Lake, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Travis is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Phyllis Marte; and Great-Grandparents.

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  1. Randy says

    January 18, 2021 at 2:30 pm

    My heart grieves for Travis’ family and his fiance’ Nikki. Prayers sent of comfort and God’s peace.

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  2. Ryan & Lisa Bonniwell says

    January 18, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family Vicki

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  3. Patty Marconcini says

    January 18, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Our thoughts are with Travis ‘s family

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  4. Sandi Sportelli says

    January 18, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Nikki I’m so sorry to hear this. Please know I’m here for you!

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  5. Shelly Thomas says

    January 18, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Deepest sympathy. Prayers and hugs to everyone. Love Shelly,Sheila,Roxy and Scott.

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  6. Twyla Waller says

    January 18, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to all.
    I got to know Travis when he worked at Heartland AG this past year. Enjoyed talking with him. Watched him eat raw Habeneros!
    Gone way too young.

    Twyla and Chuck

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  7. Sue & Dave Neubarth says

    January 18, 2021 at 4:28 pm

    Vicki…
    We are so sorry to hear about your son. Our prayers are with you.

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  8. Jackie Ruzicka says

    January 18, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    Vicki,
    I’m so sorry for the loss of Travis. May memories comfort you in the days ahead. Hugs to you.

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  9. Laurel and Carol Schiro says

    January 19, 2021 at 11:15 am

    So sorry for your loss. May He RIP.

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  10. Laura Adams says

    January 19, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    There are no words to make you feel better right now. My heart breaks for all of you. I’ll keep you in my prayers. Travis was a good kid who grew into a fine young man.

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  11. Nicole Rozeske says

    January 19, 2021 at 7:28 pm

    I’m sorry for your unimaginable loss! Big hugs to you all.

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  12. Randy & Jessie Peters says

    January 19, 2021 at 10:08 pm

    Our sympathies to Nikki and Travis’ family. We were just getting to know both Travis and Nikki in our Church Core Group. He will be missed. Prayers and love sent to you all.

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  13. Bryan Marconcini and Shakara Summers says

    January 22, 2021 at 9:56 am

    Our thoughts are given to the family of Travis.. Worked with Travis and was a good friend..He will be missed..

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  14. Nathan Cole says

    January 22, 2021 at 9:56 pm

    RIP my friend. You were a great person to work with. My prayers go out to your family. Gone way to soon…

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  15. George Schaust says

    January 23, 2021 at 10:53 pm

    Vicki, so sorry for your loss! Prayers and memories be with you.

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  16. George Schaust says

    January 23, 2021 at 10:57 pm

    Vicki, so sorry for your loss, prayers and memories.

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  17. Michael Fenske says

    January 24, 2021 at 9:06 am

    Deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Travis.
    May God bless you and shine on you in these times.

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  18. Adam johnson says

    January 31, 2021 at 2:12 pm

    Travis it’s not supposed to end this way…. your dreams were all about to come true…you were doing it …I’m gonna miss seeing your smile At church …llove ya

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