Kevin B. Guffey

Kevin B. Guffey, 68, of Meriden, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 with family at his side. He was born June 26, 1957 in Topeka the son of Warren and Margaret Guffey. He attended school in Meriden where he was an active member of FFA. He graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1975.

He held many jobs during his life before finding a career where he was able to consistently practice his love of solving problems and helping others in the form of nursing. He returned to school in his 50’s to get his nursing degree, and after he spent the last 15 years of his career as a nurse at Kansas Neurological Institute and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Topeka, where his presence left a lasting impression on many of those he encountered. Kevin also spent many hours over the years taking care of his farm near Meriden.

Kevin found a great passion for rowing later in his life and became heavily involved with the Topeka Rowing Association. He loved watching KU Basketball (often with his brother Jerry on the phone, or with a call scheduled for after the final buzzer), helping people out in times of need, spending time with his kids and grandchildren and being on the farm.

Survivors include his children, Amanda Lynn (Guffey) Bridges and husband Jacob Bridges, Melinda Su Guffey, and Connor Guffey and his wife Katrina; grandchildren, Margaret, Emma, Caleb and Kenzie; great granddaughter, Jupiter; brothers, Jerry Guffey (Edith) and Jim Guffey (Mary); nieces and nephews, Bryan, Michael, Bridget and Ryan and great niece and nephews, Onyx, Vienna and Atlas. Kevin’s generosity with his love and time was so great that he is also survived by many family members, especially those he also considered to be his children, to whom he had no biological connection.

Cremation is planned. A celebration of life will be held at the Silo Event Center, 6787 Anderson Road, Meriden, Kansas 66512 on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Doors will open at 1:00 pm, service beginning at 1:30 pm, refreshments following. Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka Rowing Association or to the Green Acres Farm Animal Foundation in care of the funeral home. www.ppdfuneral.com

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