Kevin Patrick Nielsen, age 35, passed away unexpectedly, as the result of a motorcycle accident while on his way to work, Thursday morning, August 4, 2022.

Kevin was born in Racine on September 22, 1986. He attended Washington Park High School and graduated from Gateway Technical College. For the past 10 years, Kevin has been employed by RMS Quality Services as a lab manager.

Kevin was an extreme outdoorsman, who enjoyed camping, hiking, kayaking, and spoiling his dogs, Gizmo & Gotti. He was also a devoted San Francisco 49ers fan. Above all, Kevin loved spending time with his family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are his grandmother, Kathryn Lema; dad, Scott (Theresa) Forbes; brothers & sisters, Thomas (Tara) Nielsen, Kaylyn Forbes, Ian (Kelly) Forbes; Jet, Dio & Adrean Traverso; fiancé, Marissa Hickey; nieces & nephews, Haley, Maddy, T.J., Jessa and Sol; many other dear relatives & friends – too numerous to mention all by name.

Services celebrating Kevin's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, August 15, 2022, at 6:00 pm.  Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.