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Kevin Schauer Obituary
Kevin Schauer passed away on Saturday July 6th, 2024, at the Laurelwood Assisted Living Facility in Dayton, Ohio. He was just two days away from turning 65, but he did get to celebrate his birthday by going to his all-time favorite event on the 4th of July - the Centerville Americana Festival.
In spite of his life-long disabilities, Kevin had an amazingly easy-going and good-natured personality. He would "buddy up" to anyone he could engage in a conversation - no matter if they were rich and famous, down and out, or anywhere in between. He was always eager to share his interest in watches and clocks, and equally inquisitive about the other person's interests. This "ability" was way more remarkable and memorable than his disabilities. In the restaurants within a few blocks of downtown Centerville, Kevin knew most of the owners, the employees and regular customers - and those interactions got him the two nicknames: "Dewey" and the "Mayor of Centerville'. Kevin brightened up the days of the staff and his fellow residents at Laurelwood so much so that his loss moved many of them to tears as if they had lost a close friend or family member. That said, his actual family members consisting of siblings, their spouses, and their kids - as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews - will miss him even more.
Following the example set by his Dad and Stepmom, Kevin had arranged to have his body donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the Wright State University School of Medicine.
A date for his Celebration of Life has not been set and will not be in the near future, but it will be announced via this newspaper. His Christian friends and relatives are at peace knowing that whether or not he fully understood what it meant to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior, Kevin is Heaven-bound.
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for Kevin Schauer
Jenny Snyder
July 27, 2024
My thoughts are with the family in sympathy for this wonderful, loved member of the Centerville community.
Paul Harmon
July 23, 2024
Living A couple of blocks from the Kevin's family home I recall him passing past our house for many years.....first on his bicycle and then his truck. Frequently he would say hi or wave. We rarely spoke but one time he asked me did I still have my Lawn Boy Mower. Very observant. It impresses me how many lives he has touched in such a positive way. My prayers go out to family and friends
Kenneth Shrader
July 15, 2024
I am so very sorry to hear of his passing.Kevin was a Staple in Centerville was well known and seen all over the community,he will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to his family. RIP.Kevin.
Tracy Smith
July 12, 2024
How I'll miss Kevin on my Sundays at work. I always called him my right arm & told him I couldn't possibly do my job without him. Staff, residents & their family members are all mourning the loss of this incredible man. RIP Kevin, we sure loved you!
Kristin Jumer
July 11, 2024
My condolences to Kevin´s family. He brought so much joy and was such a sweet soul. Thank you so much for doing a great job raising him in my thoughts and prayers are with you and my deepest condolences. Are used to live right in front of Bill´s donuts so I got to see him quite a bit and always love getting to see him.
Bruce Craig
July 11, 2024
We visited Bills Donuts on a number of occasions. We enjoyed interacting with Dewey He was always very nice and polite. Our family will miss him
Kate n Gerald Orr
July 11, 2024
Dewey was a amazing man. Sweet , honest and most helpful. We get bills (employees) Will all miss him and Bill's Donuts will never be the same without him
Jenni stamper
July 10, 2024
I will so miss Kevin at Bill´s donuts and at so many places in Centerville. RIP
Brian and Michelle Daniel
July 10, 2024
We will always remember Kevin´s contagious smile and kind heart. He always shook our hands and greeted us with happiness. Enjoyed so much hearing about his watches and any other thing he wanted to talk about. We were so lucky to interact with him-always brought a smile to our faces. Thank you Kevin for some amazing memories! Rest in peace!.
Carl John Johannes
July 10, 2024
Loved Kevin, Bills donuts will never be the same without him. Rest in piece my friend.
Love you, JJ
Sally
July 10, 2024
We will miss you getting your kids pulled chicken every day. Rest in peace. - Sally and Team City BBQ
Terry Paulus
July 10, 2024
Such a tender soul.
Bill Bittner
July 10, 2024
Kevin was very kind soul
James Lewis
July 10, 2024
Didn´t really knew him but seen him in centerville and the red ford pu
Debbie Ohmer-Lepley
July 10, 2024
I will miss seeing Kevin when he came to look for watches and clocks at The Waynesville Antique Mall...He was always so happy and a pleasure to visit with! He will certainly be missed by so many... O
DrTerri
July 10, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kimberly couch
July 10, 2024
My condolences for his family. Such a good buddy to have. He made mine and my mom's day everyday. We worked at Centerville Kroger and knew we would see him. I remember he loved blue, he like to tell me about his country singing wife that he seen on TV lol. He's definitely one of the good guy's I'm gonna miss you buddy. I bet Heaven is loving you Kevin
Cheri Tomsic-Fleser
July 10, 2024
My condolences to all of his friends and family. I always looked for him when I went into Bills and when I didn´t see him in December of 2023, where he always sat, where I´d say hi to him, it concerned me. Instead of Kevin sitting on his stool there was a reserved sign at his spot. I asked the staff and they weren´t sure but knew he wasn´t doing well. Since then I had wondered about Kevin. I grew up going up Bills and Kevin was a part of my memories. Always so kind with a smile. You are missed and will always be. RIP
Katie Howard
July 10, 2024
Kevin was one of my customers at the bank in centerville and he was super sweet and one of my favorites. He was always a joy to wait on and would always come in and show me his newest watch. He would sometimes come in just to chat and after I left there he would still say hey to me whenever I would see him at bills, and once I even saw him waving at me in the window of my new job. He will be missed for sure!
John Feeney
July 10, 2024
The summer of 1974/1975 I worked for the Schauer family landscaping company.
Every morning we would ride the trucks to Spring Valley to cut sod then return to the Ponderosa restaurant in Centerville for lunch. Kevin was always there. Along with his siblings Father and Grandpa.
Best summer days I´ll always remember. Rest in Peace Kevin
Colleen Crews
July 10, 2024
The Crews family always had a soft spot for The Centerville Kid-betting they have Bills Donuts in Heaven
Molly Pollock
July 10, 2024
Kevin will be missed. We was neighbor growing up an Kevin would always start a conversation an great u with a smile . Kevin also worked at kroger with me . I remember Kevin doing lawn mower jobs an visiting Bills a lot. Sending my condolences to the family so sorry for your loss. God bless
Tina Strasburger
July 10, 2024
Such a kind soul and a comfort to see him so often sitting on the bench outside of Bills, always smiling.
Joni McCormick
July 10, 2024
Kevin was a staple in the city of Centerville. I was always greeted by him when I visited Bill's Donuts and he was always such a pleasure. On the chance I saw him when I worked at Speedway he was always so kind and we had the best conversation! It hurts me deeply to know of his passing. This world is darker loosing such a soul whose known no stranger.
Rob McCormick (Harvey's Son)
July 10, 2024
I first met Kevin when I was 6 years old back in 1987. He was very good friends with my dad. My dad used to take me to Bill's donuts every morning for breakfast. I saw him every day for quite a few years. Then as I grew older I saw him less. My mother had taught him in elementary School. She told me a lot about him when he was younger and how he struggled. All of that came as a shock to me, because I had always known him as a kind and gentle soul, and never viewed him as anything other than an friend and another human being in my life. I was a child when we first met and I never saw him as anything less or different than me. As time and life went on my perception of him never changed, though my understanding of his life did. He was a gentle soul and a very special light in this city. In my late 20s and 30s I stood up for him a few times when some teenagers were acting foolish. I also witnessed plenty of others do the same, including some of those who had previously been those foolish teens years before. I can only attribute this to Kevin being such a gentle soul and loving and caring person that he taught others how to be better human beings. I consider myself very lucky to have known him and that he considered me a friend. There are so many people in this world today that he has impacted, including myself. He is much loved and will be sorely missed by his family, me, and everyone else whose lives he touched. May you rest in peace Kevin. You have always been, and will forever be, a teacher of kindness, an instructor of acceptance, and most importantly a legend!
Hey! Dewie!
Cynthia Williams
July 9, 2024
Kevin knew no strangers all were welcome in his world he will be so missed I talked to him often at Bill's & was sad to see him leave the area
Fred Rojas, VFW Post 9550
July 9, 2024
I'll miss out conversations Kevin at Bill's Donuts when we would hand out poppies. I also remember all of the hard with you did when we were gathering donations after the Memorial Day tornados. RIP my friend.
Angel Branigan
July 9, 2024
He was always my first resident I greeted in the morning and the last when I left for the day. My heart is broken but I understand life is precious and Kevin life touch SO many amazing people. My condolences to his family. Kevin's Laurelwood family will truly miss him.
Tyler King
July 9, 2024
Such a kind soul. One of the first people I think of when I think of Centerville´s community. Bill´s wont be the same without him.
Sarah Sens
July 9, 2024
Kevin and I would talk for hours while I passed out medication as he walked along with me at Laurelwood! I will truly miss him!
Meg
July 9, 2024
I can remember countless times seeing Kevin at Bill´s and he always had a smile on his face and radiated joy! What a blessing he has been to so many people! May he rest in peace! A job well done, Kevin!
Julie Silvers
July 9, 2024
I can sure tell you, we at Laurelwood are greatly missing Kevin. Everybody loved him. I worked Friday night and he was the last person I saw when I clocked out at 7 :30pm. I said I'll see you Monday,, he said his birthday is Monday. Kevin was a such sweet kind soul and I'm really missing him at the reception desk.
The Guntle and Fenner Family
July 9, 2024
My family (Guntle) knew Kevin for a longtime. We are sorry to hear of his passing. My brother Doug and Kevin were friends and I know that when we lost my dad, my mom did take Doug to visit Kevin but since she can´t drive anymore it had been awhile since they saw each other. He will be missed. He is in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed talking to Dewy when we went into Bill´s donut shop.
Anna Bostwick
July 9, 2024
I have been his friend for five years! He was always fun to hang out with him! I was saddened to hear that he passed away Saturday! I was actually going to take him out to his favorite antique store. I will miss My Dewey!
Sean Kennedy
July 9, 2024
Always remember seeing Kevin in the morning when I showed up for my college job at Schauer Landscaping - he was always so pleasant. Be at peace Dewey.
Peggy Brooker
July 9, 2024
We will always think of Kevin when we pass the corner of Bradstreet and Far Hills. So polite, friendly, and industrious.
Rest in Peace Kevin
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