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    Father of 3 college tennis stars was no ‘King Richard,’ but supported young tennis players

    by William Lee, Chicago Tribune Jun 13, 2022 4 minutes
    A funeral service program for Kevin Minor included a family portrait, including his wife, Michelle, from left, and their daughters, Kristina, Brienne and Jasmine.

    Mundelein, Illinois, resident Kevin Minor was more than just a suburban dad with a sharp, analytical mind and a deep devotion to his wife and three daughters, who were NCAA Division 1 college tennis players. He was also a respected mentor in the local tennis community who tried to expand access to tennis for underprivileged youth interested in playing competitively.

    When the Indianapolis native died suddenly last month at age 54, his wife, Michelle, and daughters Kristina, Jasmine and Brienne said they instantly knew how to honor his legacy while carrying on the work he did as a member of the Chicago District Tennis Association. A GoFundMe raised $10,000 in half a day, rising to $25,000 after.

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