Kyle grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. He graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School and later graduated from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where he played football.
Kyle was my best friend. Throughout this process, I have found that so many others considered him their friend too. He had a dynamic and warm personality that drew people in. He was loving, quick-witted, genuinely interested in the lives of others, competitive and driven, and an encyclopedia of random facts, experiences, and stories. He often downplayed his intelligence, but he was incredibly smart and quick to understand the complexities of a situation and find a solution, or at least develop a strategy to get there.
With these qualities, it was a natural fit for him to own and operate Kollmorgen Benefits, Inc. Kyle liked his work, but he loved his clients, partners, and staff. At the end of most days he would share stories around the dinner table about the people he worked with and the events of his day. He truly cared about the people in his orbit and took a sincere interest in their lives.
What mattered most to Kyle was his family. He loved his kids, and he loved me, his wife. Our daughter, Payton LeeAnn, our son-in-law, Jackson, and our son, Brecken Foster, were his everything. Life was not always perfect and it was not always easy, but what matters most is that our children know without a doubt that their dad loved them deeply and was so proud of every accomplishment.
Kyle loved sports—golf, football, basketball, and swimming. He was a self-proclaimed bad fisherman and enjoyed working out, puzzles, Scrabble, fire pits, and anything that allowed him to spend time with the people he loved.
Kyle’s faith was also very important to him. His church family at Trinity Lutheran meant a great deal to him and was an important part of his life.
He will miss many milestones and that hurts deeply, but we take comfort in God’s promise of eternal life and salvation through Jesus Christ, knowing that Kyle is exactly where he is supposed to be according to God’s perfect plan. We will miss him every second of every day. But we choose to hold onto God’s peace that surpasses our understanding. He will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:7)
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church (1800 S 84th St, Lincoln, NE 68506). A private family interment will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Walton, NE.
In honor of Kyle, please take a moment each day to reflect on your faith and find ways to share it with others.
Memorials to the family for future designation.