Former DeKalb County Sheriff Passes Away at 6205/08/2025One of DeKalb County’s former Sheriffs, Don Lauer, has passed away. Lauer started his career with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office in 1991 and held a variety of positions in that time before retiring in 2018 but returning part-time in 2023. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office shared the following arrangements:Visitation will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, from 12–3:30 p.m. and 5–8 p.m. at Pinnington Funeral & Cremation Services, 502 N. Main Street, Auburn.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 500 E. Seventh Street, Auburn, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will follow at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery. Lauer was 62.