Russell E. Kautz

Russell E. Kautz, age 73, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. He was born August 28, 1946 in Eaton to the late Harold and Agnes (Cordell) Kautz. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of the American Legion Post #215, Eaton; former police officer for the City of Eaton; was former owner of Kautz Jewelers, Inc. in Eaton; and worked at Somerville Bank for several years. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his cousin Jim Kautz. He is survived by his children: Darren (Deb) Kautz of Eaton and Amber (Scott) Dane of West Manchester; grandchildren: Jessica Adams (Jon Varney), Ashley (Cameron) Slusser, Hailey, Amanda, Kenridge and Chris Dane; sisters: Kay (Jerry) Land, Lockhaven, PA and Virginia (Jim) Dearth of Eaton; brother Dave (Claudia) Kautz of New Lebanon; former spouse Cherie Kautz of Eaton; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:30 pm at the Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, 226 W. Main Street, Eaton, OH with Pastor Dwight Hanson officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gsbfuneralhome.com.