Kevin William Misener, 11, of Millersburg, was taken into the loving arms of the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He was born on January 20, 2013, in Goshen, IN to Erica Combes and Shawn Misener, who survive him.

Kevin is also survived by his stepfather, Ernie Combes; stepmother Heather McLean; siblings, Kayleigh Stutts, Chelsea Hayes, Dylan Combes, Brooklyn Cox, Keaton Combes, and Leila Combes; maternal grandmother, Kathy Schroeder; grandparents, Brenda Combes, Fred Combes, and David Daffron; paternal grandfather, Mike Misener; multitude of aunts, uncles, and cousins; his rodeo family; and his faithful service companion, Flash the dog. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Kevin Robert Schroeder.

In accordance with his parents wishes, cremation will be chosen and will take place at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. Memorial donations may be given to Kevin's family c/o Erica Combes to help alleviate funeral expenses. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Goshen Christian Church, 2133 Berkey Ave. Goshen, IN 46526.

Kevin was a kind, independent, intelligent, and sweet person. He had a loving heart and gentle soul that made him special to so many people in his community. Kevin was a member of Goshen Christian Church where he was loved by his church family. He also made many friends at Avalon Village where he would talk to the elderly and hold their hand. Kevin never knew a stranger.

He was an avid lego collector and enjoyed classic art pieces by Monet and Benoit among many others. Kevin's dream was to travel to Japan and to see the Louvre in France. However, his passion from as early as 18 months old was watching Western Rodeo's. Kevin did his best to never miss a Rodeo put on by his favorite rider, Bronc, from the 3-J Rodeo group. He became fast friends with many of the riders and performers there and was their official horse whisperer. All the horses there loved Kevin; even the wild horses that seemed untamable. Whenever he came to visit, the horses would nuzzle him as if to give him a hug. His favorite nuzzles came from his horse lovingly known as "Kevin's Girl."

The family would like to thank all the people involved in the Rodeo for treating Kevin like family for many years. He will be dearly missed by his family and so many people whom he touched the hearts of throughout his life with his witty humor, charm, and kindness.

To the Family