Kyle William Efaw

Celebrating the life of Kyle William Efaw, born on January 31, 1971 and left us on November 9, 2026.

My Husband, My Best Friend, My Ride-or-Die

Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts that can never be erased. Kyle was one of those people. He was my husband, best friend, my partner in crime, my ride-or-die. He was a loving father, stepfather, grandfather, brother and friend. He was filled with love, laughter, friendships, music, adventures, and memories that will be treasured forever.

Kyle was a genuinely kind, gentle, and mild-mannered man. He believed in doing the right thing, treating people with kindness, and living with honesty and integrity. He was simply a good man with a good heart.

But, Kyle also knew how to enjoy life!

He was ALWAYS ready to go somewhere, anywhere! It didn’t matter where we were headed to or whether we had a destination in mind. If there was somewhere to go and something to see, he was ready. He was my adventure partner, my travel companion, and the one I could always count on to make an ordinary day feel like an adventure. I will hold on to the memories that we made forever.

He loved to travel, party, listen to music and spend time with the people who meant the most to him. He especially enjoyed his boat time at Cedar Point, making memories on the dock and spending time with his many friends there. Those days, surrounded by friends, sunshine, boating, and laughter, were some of the special moments that made life so enjoyable.

And then there was music! Kyle wasn’t just someone who enjoyed listening to music. He was our very own KARAOKE KING! Give him a microphone, and he was ready to entertain! Those karaoke nights, the songs, the laughter and the good times will forever be part of the memories that make us smile. There will never be another Karaoke King quite like him.

Of course, football was another one of Kyle’s great loves. And if you knew him, you knew his heart belonged to the THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES! Football season will never quite be the same without him cheering on his favorite team. Every time the Buckeyes take the field, there will be someone missing from the crowd but forever present in our hearts.

Kyle leaves behind a family who will forever love and miss him: his devoted wife Roberta, his son Christian, his two stepsons Tristan and Timothy, his precious grandchild Enzo, his brother, Brian and sister-in-law, Rachel. He was also especially adored by his sister-in-law, Danielle and brother-in-law, Rodney, his cousin Sherri, along with his aunts and uncles, and countless friends and family whose lives were made better by having him in them.

As his wife, I struggle to find the words to describe what it means to lose the person you planned to spend your life with. How do you say goodbye to the love of your life? The person who always had your back? The person who was always by my side and was always there for me?

I already miss the everyday moments, the conversations, the laughter and simply having him beside me. I would give anything for one more trip, one more boat ride, one more song, one more football game with him, one more day together.

Life will never be quite the same without you, Kyle. But I promise to keep your memory alive. When I hear a favorite song, see a boat out on the water, watch the Buckeyes play, or feel the urge to take off on a new adventure, I will think of you. You were a wonderful husband, a loving father and grandfather, a caring brother and friend, and genuinely good human being. Fly high, my love….to space!

Forever my husband

Forever my best friend.

Forever my ride-or-die.

Forever my love.

OH - IO!

Until we meet again, Kyle, you will be forever in our hearts.