Obituary of Kevin S. Waycik

Kevin Sean Waycik 1/14/1956-2/24/2023 Kevin Waycik unexpectedly passed away in February after a short but aggressive battle with cancer. Born January 14,1956, to Dan and Martha Waycik in Los Angeles California, the family moved to Saratoga, California when Kevin was a young boy. In 1974, Kevin graduated from Prospect High School, Saratoga, where he played football and broke records on the swimming team. Kevin spent all of his childhood summers vacationing on the shores of Clearlake in Lucerne with his parents and 2 brothers, Ross and Dan. To this day many residents still refer to a section of shoreline on Clearlake as “Kevin’s Beach.” Kevin worked at Smith Kline Pharmaceutical in Sunnyvale for several years. In 1984, Kevin accepted an offer of employment at Homestake McLaughlin Gold Mine in Lower Lake, California. Kevin became an accomplished welder/fabricator at Homestake where he maintained employment for nearly 20 years until the mine’s closure. Kevin’s last career was a Tribal Gaming Security Guard at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino where he rose to the level of Sergeant before retiring after serving for over 15 years. Kevin was always passionate about water ski racing, and stock car racing. Kevin was a member of the NorCal Boat and Ski Racing Association, Region 1 and NCRA Lakeport Speedway. His passion in both sports is evident by an office room filled with trophies, memorabilia and everlasting photographs all on display. Upon retirement, Kevin purchased a new truck and RV and began his latest passion of camping with his family and beloved pooch, Lotus. Kevin spent the past year traveling to destinations all over California. Kevin served Civic Duties with pride and honor on the Northshores of Clearlake. Kevin tirelessly led the Lucerne Neighborhood Watch and held countless meetings to improve the community. Most recently, Kevin served as a Council Member of the Lucerne Area Town Hall where he continued to strive for community improvement and development. Kevin was predeceased by his parents Dan and Martha Waycik and his brothers Dan and Ross Waycik. Kevin leaves behind many heartbroken friends and family. Memorial Services will be held in Kevin’s honor at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino banquet hall, Nica, Ca. on 4/1/2023 at 11:00AM. Please refer to and confirm attendance on Kevin’s Facebook Page.