With over 20 years of RCMP service, Cst. Kevin Wynn is remembered for his wisdom, friendship, passion, and dedication.
Wynn passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 56. He is survived by best friend and loving wife, Kelsey Wynn and children Morgan, Devon, and Jorja Wynn.
"Kevin was such a humble man...But now, when you reflect on the amazing life he lived, you see his quiet service and passion,” Kelsey Wynn says.
He was a devoted husband, father, and community member — supporting those around him without judgement or prejudice.
“He would wear his uniform with pride, for sure. That didn’t define him because Kevin always met you where you’re at.”
Early years
Wynn was born in Fort William, Ont., spending his early years in Sioux Lookout, Ont. and moved to Swan River, Man., with his family at age 13.
Through high school, Wynn excelled in the Air Cadet program, joining the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment in Thunder Bay, Ont. after graduation to fulfill a promise to his grandfather.
“Kevin’s grandfather served in World War Two, and (they) had a very good relationship. They were very close, and I think that’s where he found the baseline for his passion for service,” Kelsey says.
“He was ready to go join the military and his grandfather said, ‘I need two things, I need you to graduate high school and I want you to join my unit.’ And so, Kevin joined his unit.”
Legacy of compassion
Wynn joined the RCMP on May 1, 2000, and was posted to Easterville, Selkirk, Blood Vein, Poplar River and St. Pierre before arriving at the Steinbach detachment on August 15, 2007.
“He just had a life of service… He was a guy that was passionate and genuinely cared about our community.”
Former Staff Sgt. Harold Laninga of the Steinbach RCMP says Wynn had a vital role extending farther than law enforcement — he was a mentor, educator, and friend.
Wynn made lasting impressions on residents, serving as Steinbach's Community Liaison Officer for eight years.
Laninga explains Wynn was an active member of Steinbach, participating in Remembrance Day ceremonies, Pioneer Day parades, and various volunteer roles.
During this time, he also became a Cadet Instructor with the Canadian Armed Forces for 17 years — constantly advocating for those around him.
“I think what I would remember over those years I overlapped with Kevin was just the passion he had for the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education Program), and the youth... I mean, we all knew him as our D.A.R.E. officer.”
Dare to create change
Jo-Anne Dalton, member of the Steinbach Rotary Club, says that the club had been exploring the D.A.R.E. program, and offering it periodically in some classrooms.
“When Kevin became the full-time (community) liaison officer (in Steinbach), he was trained to facilitate that program and really found a love for the program,” Dalton says.
“It got him into the classrooms with kids, building that relationship between the RCMP and students.”
Under Wynn’s leadership, the D.A.R.E. program expanded from a handful of sessions each year to facilitating in every school across the region for multiple grade levels — reaching over 1,100 students every year.
“You’re reaching kids in their most vulnerable, most formative years. That message that you’re sending them is going to stick with them for life,” says Dalton.
Wynn later became an instructor for D.A.R.E. and taught other officers how to deliver the program.
“(Wynn impacted) other RCMP around the country to take his passion and make it their passion.”
Whether with youth or his colleagues, Wynn was always ready to lend a helping hand.
Bridging the gap
“He was able to interact with them very easily and they responded really well to him.”
Rita Rebizant, former principal of Stony Brook Middle School, says Wynn was instrumental to the students’ education and lives.
“I always felt really good about the impact he was having. He was such a calm, strong presence with the kids in the classes,” she says.
Wynn didn’t just teach drug awareness — he emphasized respect and decision-making.
“He made connections with the kids, and that lays foundations for so many things... There was a lot of respect for him,” Rebizant says.
“He made such a great impact in our school.”
Wynn’s daughter, Morgan, a youth support worker with the Hanover School Division, says her father’s dedication was evident.
“It wasn’t just a job for him... He wasn’t rushing from one place to another. He really spent time with the youth and other people in the community if they just needed to talk,” Morgan says.
"He always had advice to give, and he was very soft in giving it."
A new chapter
As Wynn’s career wound down, he and Kelsey began planning a new chapter.
Kelsey says her husband inspired her own path of service.
“I just said, what if I joined the military?... When I told him that, if I join and I post, we’re going to have to move... And he would just quietly sit there and say, ‘OK, that sounds awesome,’” she says.
“I learned to trust Kevin wholeheartedly. He bought our home in Belleville (Ont.) without me even seeing it. I trusted him implicitly."
Wynn's gentle spirit and steadfast guidance helped support Kelsey through her military journey.
“He knew I wanted to serve, and to fly, and to take over the world. He was proud of me,” she says.
Now, Kelsey carries a piece of him wherever she goes.
“I proudly wear wings on my uniform. But they truly belong to him.”
Remembering Kevin Wynn
Cst. Kevin Wynn’s legacy is one of compassion, dedication, and lasting impact — it will live on.
Through his tireless work with the RCMP, the Rotary Club, the D.A.R.E. program, and the Cadets, he built meaningful connections that shaped young lives and strengthened his community.
His influence continues to ripple through the students he taught, the officers he mentored, and the countless people who had the privilege of knowing him.
A Celebration of Life was held in Belleville, Ont., on July 17, 2025.
An upcoming Celebration of Life will take place in Steinbach on Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Southeast Event Centre at 13:00.
To honour Wynn’s love of hockey, music, and community service, attendees are encouraged to dress in a way that reflects how they knew him. Military and Police personnel are invited to wear their uniforms to honour Kevin's passion for service. They welcome everyone to honour his immeasurable impact on the community. Hockey jerseys, rock t shirts, DARE shirts, however you knew him, please feel free to express your connection in any attire that you see fit.
A happy hour will follow the celebration.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Steinbach Rotary Club in support of the D.A.R.E. program.
Rushnell Funeral Homes - Kevin Wynn Obituary
Written with files from Corny Rempel.