Kevin "Scismo" Dale Scism

Kevin Dale Scism of San Antonio, TX passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the age of 67. He was born on June 13, 1959, in Oakland, CA, having grown up in both Oakland and Poughkeepsie, New York.

Kevin attended American High School in Fremont, CA and was very active in sports and band. He studied five different styles of Martial Arts, was on the swim team and played the drums. His proudest achievements came from the fact that he was a self-taught drummer. He considered himself a percussionist.

Kevin was also a Retired Veteran having spent 22 years in the US Army. He had five different MOSs including Military Police, Field Artillery, Pershing Missile, Nuclear Biological Chemical and Lightwheel Vehicle Operator. During Desert Storm he earned the Bronze Star with Valor and the Kuwait Liberation Medal from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Also during his time in service he had earned the Order of the Spurs and various other medals, awards and citations.

He was actively involved in the Traditional American Indian Veterans Association (TAIVA), performing honor guard duties and participating in various events in and around Texas.

He was also self-taught in geology and gemology and had been the Field Trip Director for the Feather River Lapidary & Mineral Society in Oroville, CA.

He was preceded in death by his father, Forrest Dale Scism. His mother, Pearl Marie Woerhle (Torres) and step-father, Robert “Bud” Woerhle.

He is survived by his spouse, Tammy (McKinney) of San Antonio, TX; his children, Roman of San Antonio, TX, Kimberly of Gridley, CA, Christopher of Deepwater, MO, Patrick of Emmen, Netherlands, Gabriela of San Antonio, TX, Koda of Schertz TX, Christian of San Antonio, TX and Alisha of Hideaway, TX; nine grandchildren and two great-granddaughters.

Kevin is remembered for many things by many people. His friends and family have shared many memories which always reflected the love and respect they had for him.

The family would like to thank the amazing medical staff at Christus Santa Rosa-Westover Hills Medical Center of San Antonio, TX for the incredible care they provided him while in their care.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in his honor to the American Red Cross.