HUTCHINSON, KS – Kevin Ray Scheuerman, age 58, formerly of Athol, KS passed away October 1st, 2018 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a courageous battle with cancer, Kevin was born April 11th, 1960 in Smith Center, KS to Edward “Larry” and Lucille (Verhage) Scheuerman. He was the second of four boys born to this union.
Kevin graduated from Smith Center High School with the class of 1978. After high school, Kevin went on harvest to North Dakota where he met Lori Sorenson. Kevin and Lori were united in marriage on December 10th, 1980 in Williston, North Dakota. To this union 2 children were born, Raylene Lucille Yvonne and Jenaya Jolene Marie. They made their home in Athol, Kansas.
Kevin was very active in his children’s lives. You could always find him at any event they were participating in, even if he was watching from a distance due to being ejected because of his obnoxious behavior. He was a constant for his daughters and always encouraged them to be their best, even while running interference between them during their times of utter annoyance with each other.
Kevin loved anything adrenaline fueled. His hobby’s included racing, coyote hunting, and hand fishing. Kevin started his racing career in 1984 with his brother Kelly. He raced his last race in 2002, also with Kelly. Throughout his career, he brought home several wins and wrecked several cars, some that weren’t even his. His fishing stories were the best and he still believed he held the record for the biggest fish caught in the north Solomon. Coyote hunting was a favorite winter sport and he will always be remembered by the name of “scrounge” by his hunting buddies.
After Kevin’s racing career ended, his love of chemistry steered him in a different direction. For 10 years, his daughters and grandchildren, traveled all over Kansas to visit him. Along the way, many new friendships were born. On July 17th, 2017, Kevin was reunited with society and his family. He looked forward to making new memories and reconnecting with old friends. He loved talking about the good old days and making everyone laugh.
Kevin’s humor and personality was something everyone will remember about him. His upbeat attitude and positive outlook is what inspired his family to continue moving forward throughout the undesirable times.
He and his daughters will always be “3 Big”.
Kevin is survived by his daughters, Raylene Spargo (Jim Glendening) of Hays and Jenaya Scheuerman (Jared Shelton), also of Hays. 9 grandchildren; Graesyn Baxter, Rhett, Cauy and Hudsen Shelton; Devin, Danielle, Hayley, KC (Kevin Charles) and Jacob Spargo, all of Hays. His little brother, Kelly Scheuerman, of Nelson, NE; his half sister Kimberly Workman of Hutchinson, KS; his mother, Marcia Lucille Weber, of Hutchinson, KS; and bonus mother, Wanda Scheuerman, of Smith Center, KS; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is proceeded in death by his father, Edward “Larry” Scheuerman, bonus father, Kenneth “Buck” Weber, his brothers Coklin and Kalen Scheuerman and best friends Pam Hudson, Clay Lyon and Brett Freeborn.
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