Scott Lee Severns

• June 25, 1969 - April 23, 2006

Scott Lee Severns, 36, of South Bend, Indiana passed away Sunday April 23, 2006, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Scott was a police officer with the South Bend Police Department. He was born on June 25, 1969, in South Bend, Indiana.

Scott is survived by his mother, Kathleen Karczewski of South Bend; his father, Dennis Severns & stepmother, Jeannie Severns of Merritt Island, Florida; a sister, Captain, Denise Severns, United States Army, Arizona; a brother, Bryant Severns of Merritt Island, Florida; his paternal grandmother, B. Maxine Myers of Plymouth, Indiana; his former stepfather, Donald Karczewski of South Bend; a stepsister and stepbrother, Mrs. Anthony (Brooklyn) Jackson and Brandon Holcomb; and former stepbrothers & stepsister, Mark, Matt, & Luke Karczewski, and Maureen Lauer; a step nephew, Andrew Jackson; several cousins; his Godchildren, Gabriella Costa & Joseph Delinski; his former wife, Elizabeth Maxey; and his beloved dog, Bruno.

Also surviving is his uncle, Fred Severns of West Palm Beach, Florida; aunt, Mrs. Terry (Sandy) Krantz of Scottsdale, Arizona; cousins, Chris Severns of Indianapolis, & Shelly Krantz-Paul of Arizona; step uncle and step aunts, Tom Myers, and Nancy & Ellen Myers of Plymouth, Indiana.

Scott was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Herbert Severns and his maternal grandparents, Matthew and Anne (Biritz) Racwalski.

Scott was sworn in as a Police Officer on his birthday, June 25, 1997, and was a third generation police officer following his father, Dennis Severns and his grandfather, Herbert Severns. He was awarded Police Officer of the year in 2004, with over 40 felony arrests, and several awards for officer of the month. Scott was a member of the South Bend Police Department Swat Team, and the County Metro Drug Unit.

Scott graduated from LaSalle High School in 1987 and Bethel College in 1992 with a degree in Computer Science and Business Administration.

Scott played varsity football, basketball, and baseball for South Bend LaSalle High School. He played baseball for Bethel College and was named NCAA College All American Center Fielder. Scott spent many summers playing amateur baseball for Saint Jo AC's. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed lifting weights.

Scott loved spending time with his father lifting weights and going fishing when he visited him in Florida. Scott was a wonderful role model for his little brother Bryant. He made a special point to encourage Bryant to do the right thing. Scott stressed to Bryant the importance of being a good student and a good citizen. Scott was very proud of his little sister, "Capt Denise" for her success as a captain in the army.

Scott's father always called Scott his "Special Pal". The Pal stemmed from when dad coached the Police Athletic League. Scott was just a "little tike" about three or four years old, who loved to come to practice and watch the guys play. After practice was over he loved to run the bases and slide home, and then help his dad pick up the bats and balls.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 pm Thursday, April 27, 2006, at the Wiekamp Center on the campus of Bethel College, Mishawaka, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Friday, April 28, 2006, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend, Indiana. Burial will follow in Southlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott Severns Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o the Policemen's Federal Credit Union, 1130 South Main Street, South Bend, Indiana 46601.

To sign the online guest book, please visit Kaniewski.com.

Arrangements by Kaniewski Funeral Home, South Bend, Indiana.

09/07/2022 EJS