Dixie Schauer

1936 - 2025

Dixie Mae Schauer, 89, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, 2025, at Bronson South Haven. She was born Aug. 11, 1936, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of Walter Mahar and Margaret A. (Peters) Mahar.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Joseph Schauer; daughter, Mary Strand; grandchildren, Taylor Schauer, Cory Strand, Sydney Schauer, Casey (Jesi) Wallace, Cameron (Alexi) Strand, Jessica (Chris) Madill and Joshua (Paige) Schauer, and many great- grandchildren.
Dixie was preceded in death by her parents and sons, Joseph Schauer and Paul Schauer.
Cremation will take place. There will be a celebration of Dixie's life in August 2026.
When I Quit
"When I quit this martial shore
And mosey 'round this earth no more,
Don't weep, don't sigh, don't grieve, don't sob;
I may have struck a better job.
Don't go and buy a large bouquet,
For which you'll find it hard to pay;
Don't hang around me feeling blue;
I may be better off than you.
Don't tell folks that I was a saint
Or anything you know I ain't;
If you have stuff like that to spread,
Please hand it out before I'm dead.
If you have roses, bless your soul,
Just pin one on my buttonhole;
But do it while I'm at my best,
Instead of when I'm safe at rest."
Arrangements by Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 502 West Michigan Ave., Paw Paw.