TOPEKA, Kan. – Kevin Jay Brumbaugh, 58, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, Kan. Kevin was born Aug. 22, 1968, in Topeka, the son of Darold and Glenda (Payne) Brumbaugh.
Kevin lived in Burlingame and Scranton, Kan.
Kevin was hard working man; he was dedicated to assuring his children had the best life they could. Kevin worked two jobs for many years. He worked in printing for more than 20 years at Hall Directory and Mainline Printing. He had a love for tow trucks and worked for AAA for several years. He ended his career as a diesel mechanic at Frito Lay.
Kevin first became a father with the birth of his son, Kacey Jay Emery. He later married Andrea Walburn, and from their union, two sons were born, Devin Jay and Taylor Jay. Kevin and Andrea later divorced.
In 2008, Kevin married the love of his life, Desiree Rainez. Together, they welcomed a daughter, Gabrielle.
Kevin will be forever remembered by his wife, of the home; his mother, Glenda Graham, of Osage City, Kan.; three sons, Kacey (Miranda) Emery, Lawrence, Kan., Devin (Harley) Brumbaugh, Topeka, and Taylor Brumbaugh, Topeka; a daughter Gabrielle Thomas (Brett), Orrick, Mo.; a brother, Michael Brumbaugh, Osage City; two sisters, Dawn Brumbaugh, Topeka, and Lisa Graham (JW) Bolton, Osage City; five step-sisters, Debi Freeborn, Elk Creek, Neb., and Dixie Kay, Linda Marie, Glenda Ann and Cathy June, all of Topeka; nine grandchildren, Hayleigh and Maddie Emery, McKenzie and Breanna Whitmore, Alex Brinker Emery, Corra and Rogan Thomas, and Oakley and Brantley Brumbaugh; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward “Eddie” Graham; grandparents, Donald and Stella Payne, Vern and Iretta Brumbaugh, and Stella Elizabeth and Robert “Bob” Chambers; stepbrother, Jay Edwards; stepsister, Carole Sue; and an uncle, William “Bill” Payne.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Crossroad Community Church, Scranton. Burial will follow at Scranton Cemetery. Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, at VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, Osage City.
Memorial contributions can be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network or Bikers for Babies, and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N. Sixth St., Osage City, KS 66523. Condolences can be left at vanarsdalefs.com.
