Michael E. Scharrer

Michael Emil Scharrer
Frankenmuth, MI

Passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at St. Mary?s of Michigan in Saginaw, after a brief illness; age 71 years. Michael was born on April 6, 1944 in Saginaw, MI to the late Bernard and Gladys (Reithmeier) Scharrer. Michael was a lifelong member of St. John?s Lutheran Church and was employed by General Motors for 53 years. Michael knew how to build houses, how to fix cars and any machinery, plus run a saw mill. He knew all about maintaining a farm, and taking care of all kinds of animals. He enjoyed flying airplanes, worked as a lawyer, has taught dancing, won pigeon races, knew how to clean a chimney, raise bees and process honey, make stained glass lamps, plus carve bears with a chain saw. Michael?s work ethic was astounding, his talents were vast and the scope of his knowledge was massive. He had a strong sense of justice and he had faith in God. He was a loyal, decent, hard working, a good husband, father and friend.

Surviving are; children, Jeanette (James) Buttrey of Howell, MI, Mark (Melissa) Scharrer of Howell, MI, Sandra Scharrer of Taylor, MI, and Leah Rymut of Woodstock, MD; grandchildren, Daniel Scharrer, Maria Scharrer, Anna Scharrer, and Michael Rymut; special friend, Dori Schmitzer; brother and sister-in-law, Harold (Barbara) Scharrer.

Funeral services will take place Friday, September 25, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at St. John?s Lutheran Church, 1200 E. Genesee, Frankenmuth, MI. Rev. Jeff Luplow will officiate with burial in St. John?s Lutheran Cemetery. Michael?s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday at the church from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. John?s Lutheran Church of Frankenmuth.