Kerk J Kerkhoff, 60, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at IU Arnett Hospital.  He was born January 31, 1956, in Lafayette to J.Q and  Geneva Hawkins Kerkhoff.  Kerk graduated from Harrison High School in 1974 and Purdue University in 2012.  His marriage was to Shelley DeBoer in 1987 and they later divorced.   Kerk was a farmer in Perry Township and was a Certified Welder at the Purdue University Power Plant for 16 years.  He was a car enthusiest, accomplished mechanic and enjoyed playing golf.  Kerk was a loving father, grandfather and will be missed by his family and friends.  Surviving is his son Heath Q. Kerkhoff, a daughter Jordan A. Kerkhoff both of Lafayette, grandchildren Harper and Braxton.  Also surviving is his his mother Geneva Hawkins Kerkhoff, a brother Joe Kerkhoff both of Lafayette, a sister Ginny Kerkhoff-O'Keefe of Tampa, FL and nieces Kirsty Pattison, Anna O’Keefe, nephews Justin Kerkhoff, Johnny O’Keefe and Joey “Beaner” O’Keefe.  Kerk was preceded in death by his brother Jim Q. Kerkhoff.   Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd.