Kermit Dean Stein, 82, of Wishek, ND, passed away October 13, 2026, at his home. Family services are pending to be held in his home town of Halstead, KS.

Kermit was born September 2, 1944 to Marvin and Ruby (Royer) Stein. He was raised and educated in Halstead, KS. In 1964 Kermit married Shirley Anderson in Halstead, KS, where they lived and raised their family.

Kermit had an entrepreneurial spirit and a hands on approach to life. He wasn’t defined by a single title. He was a craftsman and a problem solver who could fix or figure out just about anything.

Kermit is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley Stein of Wishek, ND; sons, Jerry Stein of Oberlin, KS and Jeff (Bee) Stein of Halstead, KS; daughter, Lynn (Ray) DuBois of Oberon, ND; brothers, Kenny Stein of Halstead, KS, Ed Stein of Hutchinson, KS and Ted (Kathy) Stein of Halstead, KS; sister, Wanda (Rod) Ryel of Halstead, KS; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ruby Stein; his brother Jim Stein; and an infant brother, Jerry Stein.