Chad A. Dauster Obituary

We announce the death of Chad A. Dauster (Defiance, Ohio), who passed away on July 30, 2026, at the age of 50. Chad will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Chad A. Dauster to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parent Barbara J. Schaffer; his grandparents, Clyde, Elizabeth Schaffer and Mary Dauster; his uncle Taylor Farley; his cousin Jacob Schaffer; and his stepfather Steven Smith.

He is survived by: his husband Jeffrey Dauster; his parent Barb Davis (Wayne); his siblings, Eric Lowe (Cassie) and Elizabeth Smith (Paul Lemay); his niece Layla Lowe; his nephew Alex Lemay; and his mother-in-law Kay Van Vorce. He is also survived by many extended family members, dear friends.

Memorial donations can be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital.