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Gary Lee Scherer, age 67, of Owosso, MI, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021, at
Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI.
Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes,
Elsie, MI, on Monday, March 8, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating.
Burial will follow with Military Honors at 2:00 P.M. at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2021, from 2-8 P.M. with family
present from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home.
Gary was born in Dayton, OH, on March 1, 1953, the son of James and Marie Therese (Simms) Scherer. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a truck driver for the United States Postal Service. He loved his cats especially: Mitty, Chanelle, Fluffy, Batman, and Mr. Talk Alot. He loved to play the drums and guitar and listen to Jimmy Hendrix.
Gary was the loving father of Adrian (Veronica) and Gary Jr. (Cindy); cherished grandfather of Logan, Lilly, Liberty, Leo,
Leroy, Aiden, Megan, and Gavin; dear brother of Larry Simms, James Jr. (Deborah), Debbie (Mark) Weingart, Linda (Terry) Baker, Mary (Bob) Lewis, Kim (Mike) Petkus, and the late
Daniel (surviving wife Ruth) Simms. Online condolences can be made at www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is
being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.
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E.Lincoln Blake
June 5, 2022
I´ve known Gary for many years and he was one of the funniest people on this earth.I´m talking Robin Williams n Richard Pryor.He wasn´t just a Hendrix fan he had literally every album Jimi released.I heard just today 4 June 2021 that my lovely friend has passed.It was a shock and sorrow came over me that I´ll not hear him play his drums again nor his sharp cutting humour.My condolences to his family especially his brother James.Gary told me his bro was going to help him.Rest peacefully my friend.
William Brady Eccles
March 9, 2021
I have never met him, but he's another soul, just like the ones called me and you, to Heaven we must go! I read Gary's story, well just a line or two, but what i read, makes me sure, that he loved life and you! When its time for me to leave, and take my Heavenly trip, i hope that i meet Gary, and from Gods cup we take a sip! B.E.
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