There will be...
No more late night phone calls asking for us to come pick him up
No more days with 30 missed calls because he forgot we still had to work
No more excited conversations in October wondering what we are doing for Christmas
No more shared Chinese dinners, family photos or reminiscing about Leroy, Betsy or the Cabin
No more parading the grandkids around so everyone knew they were his
We may never share these memories with Dad again
But we will always remember the sparkle in his eye, his beautiful smile, and how proud he was of each one of us.
He was a man who never gave up, never let Parkinson's define him and always had hope (and left his doctors in amazement)
For he would not want us to live with regret...
But rather in the memories of old country music, Sunday breakfasts, homemade divinity and him sporting his fresh new haircut and favorite new t-shirts us kids just got him.

Dad, Please wait patiently for us
Take Care of Peanut & Jarius for me
And
Rest in Peace, for one day we will see you again." 

The 3 Things People Remember About Dad:

1. His smile and that he's always happy.  Susan told us that even as a baby he was always happy.  This also made him the lady's man - all the ladies loved him.  And when he needed to be, it made him a salesman.

2. He was big hearted.  He would do anything for his family.  I remember halfway through my freshman year of college, I was on the verge of a breakdown.  Grandma was in town, and they drove up for the day and had lunch with me and then drove all the way back.

And the one that many think is a bad trait but turned out to be good:

3. His stubbornness.  He NEVER believed he wasn't capable of doing anything.  And this is the most important thing that he taught us, his kids.  It didn't matter if he was trained; he just tried it, and if it didn't work, it didn't work.
He was a farmer, a machinist, a welder, he serviced air conditioners, he was a salesman, and a small business owner (serviced dry cleaners and owned a dry cleaners).  And some of the later more hair-brained ideas: started a lodge in Sturgis and sold solar panels. 
He built a pontoon out of old barrels.  Built a cabin that wasn't up to code and had to be greased and pulled with a Jeep & Scout to be put back on its foundation.  He remodeled a house.  He built a house.  And we even found these plans to build a cabin in his room.
His stubborn attitude kept him going way longer than any doctor would have guessed.  It kept his brain strong.  And he never gave up on looking for the next thing he could do.

He is now standing before God without assistance.  With no tremor.  And greeting him without slurred speech.
Love you Dad.
Your Schmids

~You would say, you need so much help working outside on variety of projects, but really we didn't do much. You just wanted us with you.
~No matter the burns you got or injuries from working you never gave up. You always pushed through for us.
~Taking us out on all the lunch dates to Chinese food and Pepsi and 711 for a treat after.
~You understanding that sometimes your baby girl just needs a big bear hug and back rubbed and being told how much you love us.
~All the lessons you taught us are priceless but most importantly the lesson of keeping family first all the time and to love Hard. To always be a giver even if you know others may be taking advantage of you.
~Knowing how bad I wanted that Demi Moore haircut, sneaking me in while mom was gone. Little did I know that support you gave was just a glimpse of the amount of support you showed me through my life.
~Never be afraid to start a new adventure and or project. You can accomplish it.
~All our talks, advice, and country music in that Ford Ranger driving to cleaners to cleaners will always be cherished.
~Never to feel bad for yourself, always accept your fate that God has in store for you and push forward.
~Most importantly I'll never forget the way your eyes lit up when you saw us, your hugs, your proudness in us and in your grandchildren, your kisses goodbye EVERY morning and every night without skipping a beat.

You will always be a hero to me, I love you dad.

I will always remember Kevin with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye😊 Kevin sure looks like his dad! I fondly remember as a kid coming out to the farm...... for a city girl it was a fun place to go.
Rest In Peace Kevin🙏🏻

Hello Louwagie family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Kevin.  Although its been a long time since getting together.. I remember your family from years ago and get togethers on your farm.  Kevin always had a smile on his face and a good hearty laugh.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May God bless you, support you and give you peace during this time.
Sincerely,  Karen 


Thinking of you all. Sending my sincere condolences. I will miss  Kevin. I always enjoyed our friendship &  the fun times we had. May he rest in Peace.  Mike Struve

Our sympathy at the loss of your dear brother, Kevin.  His earthly struggles are over.  The picture here sure reminds me of Uncle Charlie!!  Love to see those strong resemblances in the cousins.  God grant you all his comfort and peace.                                                                                             Love,   David and Diane Hennen                                                                         Will have a mass said here locally for his intention.

OBITUARY

Kevin M Louwagie

February 15, 1956 – November 1, 2020

Olinger Hampden Mortuary, Cremation & Cemetery

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