Kevin Dean Schif, 61, Topeka, KS passed away May 16, 2024. He leaves behind his daughter, Rachel (Will) Schuler (Topeka) and four grandchildren (Jayda, Niko, Sawyer and Scout), his mother, Mary Lou Schif (Gridley), sisters Karla (Rick) Woodward (Ogden, UT),  Kristal Schif (Topeka), two nieces, three nephews and their families.

Kevin graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1981 and briefly attended Washburn University. He was a gifted artist and loved playing the guitar and working on cars. He enjoyed working with his dad; working construction, building and servicing swimming pools, and racing cars. He married Anita Villabos and had one daughter, Rachel Lynn. They later divorced.

He was preceded in death by his dad, Marvin Dean Schif, grandparents Roy and Rosa Schif and Scott and Mary Shaffer.

Kevin found joy in helping others, and volunteered his time at the Topeka Community Cycle Project, giving others the gift of mobility. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving the gift of wheels by  donating your time, money or unused bicycles to the Topeka Community Cycle Project. You can learn more about the organization at https://www.facebook.com/cycleproject.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 28 at Town & Country Christian Church in Topeka from 5-7pm. Graveside service will be at Graceland Cemetery in Burlington, KS on July 13th at 10:30am.