Dr. Kevin G. Vost, 62, of Springfield, died at 6:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Kevin was born on January 31, 1961, in Springfield, the son of James Henry and Marjorie (Leahy) Vost. He married (Collins) on October 20, 1984, in Springfield. She survives.
Kevin was a strong, loving, wise, and intellectual man, who was prolific with words. He adored his wife, his boys, his grandchildren, and his dogs, Lily and Lucy. In Kevin's youth he was one of the top power lifters in Illinois and continued to lift and share this passion throughout his life. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Heart Church and led many church groups. Kevin worked for the Department of Disability until his retirement, when he became a full-time author and public speaker. He enjoyed lifting, traveling, spending time with his family, writing books, and he even taught his grandkids how to disco dance.
Kevin obtained his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He was the author of more than two dozen books, bringing his knowledge of classical Greco-Roman and medieval scholastic philosophy, modern cognitive psychology, and High Intensity Strength Training to bear on issues of Catholic catechetics, apologetics, saints' biographies, spiritual growth, and physical fitness. Kevin presented numerous talks to U.S. and international audiences on his multiple topics of expertise. He even spoke at a pilgrimage in Ireland. Kevin taught psychology and gerontology at Aquinas College in Nashville, the University of Illinois at Springfield, MacMurray College, and Lincoln Land Community College. He also served as a research review committee member for the American Mensa and as an advisory board member for the International Association of Resistance Trainers. Kevin did numerous radio, television, and podcast appearances including EWTN Television's The Abundant Life and Woman of Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Burial at St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland, IL.
Kevin was born on January 31, 1961, in Springfield, the son of James Henry and Marjorie (Leahy) Vost. He married (Collins) on October 20, 1984, in Springfield. She survives.
Kevin was a strong, loving, wise, and intellectual man, who was prolific with words. He adored his wife, his boys, his grandchildren, and his dogs, Lily and Lucy. In Kevin's youth he was one of the top power lifters in Illinois and continued to lift and share this passion throughout his life. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Heart Church and led many church groups. Kevin worked for the Department of Disability until his retirement, when he became a full-time author and public speaker. He enjoyed lifting, traveling, spending time with his family, writing books, and he even taught his grandkids how to disco dance.
Kevin obtained his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He was the author of more than two dozen books, bringing his knowledge of classical Greco-Roman and medieval scholastic philosophy, modern cognitive psychology, and High Intensity Strength Training to bear on issues of Catholic catechetics, apologetics, saints' biographies, spiritual growth, and physical fitness. Kevin presented numerous talks to U.S. and international audiences on his multiple topics of expertise. He even spoke at a pilgrimage in Ireland. Kevin taught psychology and gerontology at Aquinas College in Nashville, the University of Illinois at Springfield, MacMurray College, and Lincoln Land Community College. He also served as a research review committee member for the American Mensa and as an advisory board member for the International Association of Resistance Trainers. Kevin did numerous radio, television, and podcast appearances including EWTN Television's The Abundant Life and Woman of Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Burial at St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland, IL.
Dr. Kevin G. Vost, 62, of Springfield, died at 6:02 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Springfield Memorial Hospital.
Kevin was born on January 31, 1961, in Springfield, the son of James Henry and Marjorie (Leahy) Vost. He married (Collins) on October 20, 1984, in Springfield. She survives.
Kevin was a strong, loving, wise, and intellectual man, who was prolific with words. He adored his wife, his boys, his grandchildren, and his dogs, Lily and Lucy. In Kevin's youth he was one of the top power lifters in Illinois and continued to lift and share this passion throughout his life. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Heart Church and led many church groups. Kevin worked for the Department of Disability until his retirement, when he became a full-time author and public speaker. He enjoyed lifting, traveling, spending time with his family, writing books, and he even taught his grandkids how to disco dance.
Kevin obtained his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He was the author of more than two dozen books, bringing his knowledge of classical Greco-Roman and medieval scholastic philosophy, modern cognitive psychology, and High Intensity Strength Training to bear on issues of Catholic catechetics, apologetics, saints' biographies, spiritual growth, and physical fitness. Kevin presented numerous talks to U.S. and international audiences on his multiple topics of expertise. He even spoke at a pilgrimage in Ireland. Kevin taught psychology and gerontology at Aquinas College in Nashville, the University of Illinois at Springfield, MacMurray College, and Lincoln Land Community College. He also served as a research review committee member for the American Mensa and as an advisory board member for the International Association of Resistance Trainers. Kevin did numerous radio, television, and podcast appearances including EWTN Television's The Abundant Life and Woman of Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Burial at St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland, IL.
Kevin was born on January 31, 1961, in Springfield, the son of James Henry and Marjorie (Leahy) Vost. He married (Collins) on October 20, 1984, in Springfield. She survives.
Kevin was a strong, loving, wise, and intellectual man, who was prolific with words. He adored his wife, his boys, his grandchildren, and his dogs, Lily and Lucy. In Kevin's youth he was one of the top power lifters in Illinois and continued to lift and share this passion throughout his life. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish at Sacred Heart Church and led many church groups. Kevin worked for the Department of Disability until his retirement, when he became a full-time author and public speaker. He enjoyed lifting, traveling, spending time with his family, writing books, and he even taught his grandkids how to disco dance.
Kevin obtained his Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. He was the author of more than two dozen books, bringing his knowledge of classical Greco-Roman and medieval scholastic philosophy, modern cognitive psychology, and High Intensity Strength Training to bear on issues of Catholic catechetics, apologetics, saints' biographies, spiritual growth, and physical fitness. Kevin presented numerous talks to U.S. and international audiences on his multiple topics of expertise. He even spoke at a pilgrimage in Ireland. Kevin taught psychology and gerontology at Aquinas College in Nashville, the University of Illinois at Springfield, MacMurray College, and Lincoln Land Community College. He also served as a research review committee member for the American Mensa and as an advisory board member for the International Association of Resistance Trainers. Kevin did numerous radio, television, and podcast appearances including EWTN Television's The Abundant Life and Woman of Grace.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Burial at St. Augustine Cemetery in Ashland, IL.
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