Douglas "Kevin" Gebauer, 56, of Akron, Colorado died December 1, 2014 at North Colorado Medical Center of complications due to a perforated bowel. Kevin was the second son of David and Beverly (Daniels) Gebauer and was a longtime resident of Washington County.
Kevin was a hard worker, good neighbor and friend. As young as 10 years old Kevin would do chores at 5:00 am before school without prompting. He loved farming, raising cattle, and was fascinated by roping and raising horses. He was an amazing athlete, a winning wrestler and took great pride in teaching other young men to wrestle and regaled whoever would listen of his stories of greatness and excellence. Kevin was strong minded, had a great sense of humor, and was generous to his family and friends. Also, he genuinely loved being a fun Uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Kevin married Vickie Anderson June 23, 1979 and lived Southwest of Akron and had two daughters Christine and Jennifer. Kevin was widowed in 1981. Kevin married Cheryl Foster February 14, 1986 and was blessed with two more daughters Kathryn and Kimberly. Kevin was a stepfather to Kevin Lee Sturch also. Kevin and Cheryl subsequently divorced.
Kevin is survived by his parents David and Beverly Gebauer. His children Jennifer Gebauer, Kathryn Gebauer Stencel and her husband Tye, Kimberly Gebauer Smith and her husband Eric, and Kevin Sturch and his wife Casey. Kevin's grandchildren Tessa Lingo, Paisley Smith and Baby Boy Stencel. He is also survived by his siblings David A. Gebauer and his wife Debbie, Danny and Samantha Gebauer, Dianna Gebauer Arrington. His nieces and nephews Darrell and Dillion Gebauer, Christopher and Kayla Gebauer, Alexandrea and Olivia Arrington and great nephews Aiden Gebauer and Baylor Bryan.
A vigil service was held Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Akron. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 8, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. also at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment followed at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. The family requests any monetary donations be made to the Kevin Gebauer Memorial Fund in care of Bowin Funeral Home P.O. Box 576 Akron, CO 80720 to benefit the Akron High School Wrestling Program.