Kent Darnell Scheier

1945 - 2025

Kent Darnell Scheier

May 26, 1945 - February 25, 2025

Sacramento, California - On February 25, Kent Darnell Scheier passed away unexpectedly at home after a brief illness. He was 79 years old.

He was born in Greenville, SC to Army Air Force 1st Lieutenant Milburn Darnell Scheier and his wife, Elva Ruth. As a military family, they relocated several times including to Mather AFB and then March AFB. In 1957 they were assigned to RAF Mildenhall where, as a middle schooler, he attended boarding school in London during the week with the other American kids from the base.

Back in the states, Kent's family found themselves at Kincheloe AFB in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. He attended Rudyard High School where he excelled at football and track, graduating in 1963. After high school, he enrolled at Lake Superior Community College, but the Scheiers soon found themselves returning to Mather AFB. Shortly thereafter, Kent enlisted in the Navy where he was stationed aboard the USS Agerholm, a destroyer bound for Vietnam.

Once out of the Navy he returned to school, enrolling at Sacramento City College, and ultimately graduating from Sacramento State with a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis on information science. There followed nearly 30 years at SMUD in information technology.

Kent and Martha were married in January of 1971, starting an adventure that would last for over five decades. He enjoyed playing golf, tennis, soccer, and softball and she enjoyed watching him. They enjoyed a love of sailing, camping, and skiing, which they shared with their children for many years. He coached the kids' soccer and softball teams and cheered from the sidelines when his son played high school soccer and volleyball.

Once retired, they had more time for traveling and discovered they liked the comforts of cruising. They made several ocean and river voyages until a bad back made walking long distances difficult for him.

His passing leaves a huge hole in this small, tight-knit family. Kent is survived by Marty, his wife of 54 years, daughter Brenna, son Colin, granddog Zoe, and brother Gary and his wife Colleen.

He will be laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon on March 18th at 2 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in May. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Front Street Animal Shelter or the Sacramento SPCA.