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David Scherer Obituary
AGE: 83 • Lecanto, FL
David Edwin Scherer, 83, of Lecanto, FL, died May 12, 2015 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Crystal River, FL after a brave struggle with Parkinson's disease. He was born in Montclair, NJ to the late Frank Herbert Scherer and Mildred Bechtel Scherer.
David graduated from St. Andrew's School in Middletown, DE. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Missouri and his Master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania. David taught English at Tower Hill School in Wilmington, DE for over 25 years and was Chairman of the Drama, Theater, and Speech Department there. After retirement, David and his wife, Martha, enjoyed many years traveling around the world and sailing the Seven Seas. Tales of these travels are the subject of his first published book, Ramblers in Paradise.
David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Martha; his brother Jeremy; his daughter, Martha and his son, Frank; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, David. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be directed to support the University of Florida's Center for Movement Disorders. Please make checks payable to the UF Foundation, PO Box 100243, Gainesville, FL 32610 and include a memo indicating this gift is in memory of David Scherer.
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Anne Casscells
June 25, 2015
Mr Scherer was a great teacher and a great inspiration as our theater coach. He was absolutely one of my favorites and a great help to me. I often think of him when I try to pas it along by helping a younger person
Lisa Olson
June 25, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Mr. Scherer's family. Mr. Scherer taught me English at Tower Hill in about 1975 (class of 1976), and I can remember his stentorian voice (and beautiful woolen jackets) even now. He provided us with a hugely helpful list of vocabulary words for the LSAT's and was a superb teacher who jump-started my life-long love of literature. Of course he will always have a fond place in my heart. He made this world a better place.
Rob Evans
June 22, 2015
My mother has informed me of Mr. Scherer's passing. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Scherer, Mimi, and Frank.
I can still picture Mr. Scherer listening to classical music or laughing hysterically at a Gene Wilder comedy..... It seems like just yesterday.(tear in my eye remembering the happy times)
Paul Hughes Jr.
June 18, 2015
Wow what a great guy...My parents were so fond of the Scherer's and I remember many great dinners at our houses...may he laugh and rest in peace.
Judy Oken Hodas
June 18, 2015
I was Mr. Scherer's student at Tower Hill (class of 70!) and babysat for you at least once. Mr Scherer was so vibrant, funny, and popular. I'm so sorry to hear that he suffered from Parkinson's and of his passing.
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