Greg Dean Kinast

Greg Dean Kinast, 56, passed away November 16, 2020 at his home in Haven, Kansas. He was born in San Diego, California on December 16, 1963 and adopted by parents Phillip and Carol (Brown) Kinast. Dean married his high school sweetheart, Sarah E. Pickman on July 8, 1983 in Atchison, Kansas. Dean was a near life-long resident of Haven, previously living in Atchison. He received an associate’s degree and was a computer numerical control (CNC) machinist at Easton Hydraulics of Hutchinson for 19 years. He currently worked at Martins Machine & Welding in Halstead, Kansas. Dean was also a commercial private pilot and had a passion for flying. Dean was a man of very few words. He loved the outdoors and often enjoyed fishing and going on walks with his Pomeranian, Lily. He loved to build and had a knack for making things to become self-sufficient. He had a deep interest for astronomy and the unknown with the universe. He often enjoyed his cotton candy, chocolate chip ice cream, and popsicles. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, of the home; sons, Mitchell (Rhendi) Kinast of Belle Plaine, KS., and Brandon (Sara) Kinast of Haven; daughters, Karen Utley of Onaga, KS. and Nikkie Kinast of the home; six grandchildren, Tatum, Mason, Paisley, Mila, Maveric, and Jamison; father, Phillip Kinast of Pretty Prairie, KS.; brothers, Vincent (Mary) Kinast, Hutchinson, KS., and Mark Kinast, Wichita, KS.; sisters Cinda (Don) Patterson, Douglass, KS., Connie (Brad) Reynolds, Augusta, KS., Christy (Sam) Grilliot, Pretty Prairie, KS., and Barbara (Jeff) Madison, Augusta, KS.; biological brothers, Spencer Ciuffo, Jim Boyd, David and Allen; biological sisters, Amber Johns and Leona Kocurek. Dean was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Kinast; his biological parents; father-in-law, Carl Pickman; and biological brothers, Brian and Terry. Friends may pay their respects to Dean on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ott Funeral Home, Haven, Kansas. The family will not be present. Private family services will be held. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions to help defray funeral costs may be made payable to Ott Funeral Home and sent to the funeral home at P.O. Box 217, Haven, KS. 67543.

Greg Dean Kinast

December 16, 1963 - November 16, 2020