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Spent time twice in the Ruth Cooper Center. Dr. Schaerf held the line well, leading Dr. Mazzorana, my psychiatrist. Blessings to Melissa. I remember her also.
Michael
July 12, 2025 | Work
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Fort Myers, Florida
Feb 10, 1951 – Jul 14, 2018 (Age 67)
Frederick Warren Schaerf, M.D., Ph.D.Fort Myers - Frederick Warren Schaerf, M.D., Ph.D., our beloved husband and father passed away on July 14, 2018 after a courageous and very public battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Fred was born February 10, 1951 in Basel,...
Read MoreSpent time twice in the Ruth Cooper Center. Dr. Schaerf held the line well, leading Dr. Mazzorana, my psychiatrist. Blessings to Melissa. I remember her also.
Michael
July 12, 2025 | Work
I was a patient at the Ruth Cooper Center in '96. Dr. Schaerf, Melissa, Dr. Mazzorana (?), and others gave me, and all the other men and women with horrible psych issues excellent care, support, indeed love. RIP Dr. Schaerf, i am broken hearted to learn of your passing now, and there are few like you, sit. Peace and joy in Jesus.
Michael "Newmie" Newman
July 19, 2021
I have just learned about Freds untimely passing. He was a good man, and he will be sorely missed by so many. My sincere condolences to the entire family.
Fred Berlin
August 21, 2018 | Baltimore, MD | Friend
Farewell classmate! To his family and friends, I am sorry for your loss.
Jim Spiegel, MD (U.M. Medical 1983)
August 06, 2018
Dr Schaerf saved my husband George's life after 2 visits and his suggestions to treat sleep apnea to restore his mind. We are eternally grateful . He will be missed and his legacy continued.
Maria Dusenbery
July 26, 2018 | Sanibel, FL
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you all.
Ellie Smith-Frazel
July 24, 2018 | Grandin, FL | Friend
There are a few people who shine so brightly that it's inconceivable they'd ever be gone.
Fred was that way.
He was a friend to this journalist.
Dayna Harpster
July 23, 2018
My sister and I got to know Dr. Schaerf due to our Mother's battle with Alzheimer's. He was understanding and patient and helped us with her journey which lasted a very long time. We will forever be in his debt. The loss of such a great man, who cared more for his patients than himself, is a testament of who he was. My deepest condolences to Melissa, Ally and Freddie. His light will shine forever!
Sandi Falk
Ft. Myers
July 22, 2018
So sorry for you and your family's loss Melissa. Will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May He comfort you during this difficult time and the days to come.
Kevin Burnette
July 22, 2018 | Hilliard, FL