Harvey Lee Kautz

Harvey Lee Kautz, Seminole, OK resident, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 in Shawnee, OK at the age of 72. Harvey was born October 29, 1952 in Stillwater, OK to LeRoy and Ruth Mildred (Johnson) Kautz. He was a 1970 Choctaw High School graduate. He attended Rose State College. Harvey proudly served in the United States Air Force and was an Air Force Reserve Staff Sergent, serving for 8 years. He was a corporate pilot in commercial aviation. 

Harvey married Vicki Westmoreland on August 31, 1973 in Nicoma Park, Oklahoma.  

Harvey enjoyed model airplanes, helicopters and motorcycles. He was a pilot since 1974 and flew charter commercial, corporate and helicopter since 1987. He loved flying, riding motorcycles and detailing and tinkering on his cars. 

Harvey is survived by his wife of 51 years, Vicki Kautz of Seminole, OK; daughter, Valerie Kautz and Sam Hobson of Seminole, OK and many other family and friends.  

Harvey was preceded in death by his father, Leroy Kautz; mother, Ruth Kautz and his brothers, James (Jim) Kautz and Dale Kautz.

Viewing will be Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole, OK. 

 Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Swearingen Funeral Home Chapel in Seminole, OK with Pastor Clint Dawkins officiating. 

 Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, 2024 at Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater, OK.