Age 91 of Hobart, passed away May 17, 2022 at Golden Living Center of Valparaiso. He was born Nov 4, 1930 in Rosiclare, Illinois to Charles and Estelle (nee Henderson) Kimsey. He served 20 years in the US Army with distinction, having fought in the Korean and Viet-Nam wars. He was twice awarded the Bronze Star for heroism, as well as a Purple Heart and many other commendations.

After retiring from the service, he had a second career as a safety engineer with Bethlehem Steel. Loyd loved his vegetable garden and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying deer-hunting, fishing, and hiking trails with his beloved wife Gertie. He was loyal and dedicated to his extended family, always ready to lend a helping hand with his considerable carpentry and mechanical abilities. Loyd was a proud husband and father, and will be dearly missed by those knew him.

Loyd is survived by Gertrud (nee Bielesch) Kimsey, son Herb Kimsey and partner Robin Swanson, brother Kenneth Kimsey, and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Estelle Kimsey and three brothers Charles, James, and Russell.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Loyd's memory may be made to: Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, P.O. Box 500, Bloomington, IN 47402. Ph: 800-558-8311, or online: medicine.iu.edu/research-centers/alzheimers/giving