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Joseph Scheuner Obituary

Joseph Mills Scheuner

Memphis, TN

Joseph Mills Scheuner, 75, died on September 18, 2016. Born in Memphis, son of the late Harris and Fannie (Katzerman) Scheuner, he received a BS from the University of Wisconsin and a JD from Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis). He owned and operated numerous businesses, including Gridiron Restaurants, Business Asset Finders and US Tax Works 2.0. He served on boards and leadership committees for various organizations, including Art Today, the Dudley East Neighborhood Association, Plough Towers and Lifeblood. He was also a member of The Armor and Arms Club of New York.

He was predeceased by his daughter Jennifer Scheuner and leaves his wife, Mary Scheuner, sons Jason Scheuner of Ramona, CA, and Harris Scheuner of Memphis, and his brother-in-law Timothy Pusch of Simsbury, CT, as well as niece Jillian Pusch and nephews Zachary (Beth) Pusch and Dustin (Lindsey) Pusch and his sister, Harriet Skupin and niece Sara Gagliano.

Following a private cremation service, his family will receive friends at their home. Please call the funeral home for times and dates. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Books from Birth, Mayo Clinic Foundation in Rochester, MN or an organization of the donor's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Commercial Appeal from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2016.

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Randall Newman-Tapper

September 22, 2016

Mary,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My prayers are with you and the kids.

Allison Delugach

September 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss-he was a good man and good friend to those who loved him

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