Darrel L. Schaus

Darrel L. Schaus, 79, of Dowagiac, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the Timbers of Cass County. A Celebration of Life Service will be held graveside at 2:30PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Eau Claire, with Reverend Jack Midkiff officiating. Memorial contributions in Darrel’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.clarkch.com. Darrel was born September 13, 1941, in Benton Harbor, to Harold and Leota (Smith) Schaus. On November 14, 1964, he married the love of his life, Judith Woods. He worked for National Copper in Dowagiac for many years before his retirement. Darrel loved fast cars, his family and God. He was a wonderful grandfather and a favorite uncle who known for giving rides in his Thunderbird. In his spare time, he enjoyed racing cars and canoeing with is brother-in-law Jim Dunning and fishing with his brother Harold. He greatly loved his family and will be greatly miss Darrel is survived by his children, Darrel Schaus of Coloma and Cathy (Robert) Williams of Stevensville; grandsons, Dylan Williams and Cameron Williams; brother and best friend Harold (Nancy) Schaus, Jr. of Dowagiac and sister, Carol Dunning of Sodus; and several Nieces and Nephews that loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Schaus; son, John Dee Schaus; daughter, Carol Sue Schaus and parents Harold and Leota Schaus.