Kevin Biedermann, age 36, left this world on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024, at Unity Point Health, Finley Hospital following a short three week illness. Kevin did not fight alone, his family was by his side every minute until he took his final breath. He left this world with the same dramatic flair that defined his extraordinary life.

To those who knew him, Kevin was a constellation of contradictions: bold and tender, fierce and fragile, mischievous and deeply kind. The world wasn’t always kind to Kevin, but he gave the world his acceptance freely, embracing others with a heart so open it felt infinite.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at Leonard Funeral Home & Crematory, 2595 Rockdale with a funeral home service and sharing time to begin at 6:00 p.m. Burial will be at a later date at Dubuque Memorial Gardens.

Kevin was born on May 26, 1988, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Tim Biedermann and Mary Hickey. Born with a love for the theatrical, it seems only fitting that Kevin chose a day as luminous and significant as Christmas to take his final bow. He was a storyteller, a dreamer, and an unapologetic lover of life’s colorful messiness. Those who knew Kevin knew his struggles too—his demons were fierce, but so was his fight. Through it all, his beautiful soul shone through, offering light to anyone fortunate enough to stand in his orbit.

Kevin had an uncanny resemblance to his father, both in spirit and demeanor—a man who also touched countless lives before his passing in February. Together, they are surely reunited now, sparking joy and mischief in realms unseen, their love as unbreakable as ever. Like his dad, Kevin left an indelible mark on all who met him, a mark etched in laughter, understanding, and moments of genuine connection.

To his friends and family, Kevin was a beacon of warmth and authenticity. His acceptance was unconditional, his love was wholehearted, and his presence was unforgettable. In a world that often struggled to embrace him, Kevin remained steadfast in his ability to embrace the world—its people, its flaws, its beauty.

While our hearts are heavy with his loss, we celebrate the time we had with Kevin and the ways he taught us to live more boldly and love more deeply. His laughter, his wit, and his profound sense of empathy will echo in our memories forever.

Kevin, you were a light too bright to dim. Rest easy now, with Dad at your side, knowing that you are and always will be cherished.

In Kevin’s honor, let’s live with the same fearless heart he showed us, welcoming the world and its people with open arms, just as he did.

Kevin is survived by his mother Mary; his siblings Tara (Terrance) Bowman, Laura (Nathan) Miller, and Joseph (Ashley) Biedermann. His nieces and nephews: JoAnne, Zoey, and Emma Bowman, Alyvia, Aubrey and Nathan Miller, Logan and Thea Biedermann along with numerous extended family members, many friends including his Medline family and his ride or die and best friend, Stephanie Maiers, “Boo”.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Tim Biedermann on February 7th, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Kevin’s name to support a memorial fund. The fund will be used to create a memorial bench honoring Kevin and his father, to be placed near Medline at Bergfeld Pond along with memorial donation to a charitable organization. Donations may be sent through Venmo @Joe-Biedermann