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for Dave Scherer
Darwin Brownson
September 6, 2008
Debbie
May God Bless you and Dave's extended family during this time of loss. Davie was always a person who had a plan and a mission, and full of energy. My memories go to all the days of riding in a green VW van "Dave Scherer and the Castels", "Nationally Known Recording Artists" to afternoon T.V. dance shows, evening dance jobs and then closing down Lake Side or later the Catatonia. These are memories that will be with me forever. We played for the openings for most all of the new busineses in Decatur from Sandy's Restaurant to Montgomery Ward's. What a great time! Dave was always upbeat and positive even through troubled times in his life. I was blessed by being a part of his life and enjoyed all the energy generated by the band and club from Dave, Chuck, George, Jack, and Jim. What a fun crew.
It was especially fun to be able to return from Colorado to the "Reunion Concert" at the Linclon Theater to play with Dave again. Since his passing, I hear myself singing Dave's songs, that he wrote and we played, in my mind, and that is a fond memery of our time together.
To that end I would say, to the tune of "My Dog Spookie"
My Friend Davie,
Was a Registered,
A.K.C.
Pedigreeded,
Bohemiannnnnnnn,
"BAND LEADER"
May God Bless you!
Darwin Brownson
Jack Trowbridge
August 16, 2008
Debbie I am so sorry for our loss of a great guy. I remember so well the many great times we had with Dave and playing in the Castels. We will miss him and his leadership of a fine group of musicians.
Curt and Ruth Massey
August 16, 2008
Debbie-We have only known you as Dr. Newlin's nurse but still wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Please know that we are thinking about you and your family. God bless you all.
Carole Jordan
August 13, 2008
Dave:
When Dave Scherer and the Castels practiced in our basement it was exciting......especially for a 14 year old! The laughs, the music and your smiling face made Wednesday nights a joy.
Anne O'Connor-Kurzawski
August 11, 2008
Dear Debbie and Family,
I just read the notice from my folks about Dave's passing. I am so sorry to hear this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
God Bless,
Anne
Ted Stickles
August 11, 2008
He may be gone but not forgotten by this member of the OFFC, that he started . We spent minny a morning on the lake bank watching the sun come up over the trees ,with the ducks and geese reminicing about our child hood and world happenings , Ill join him again someday on that big lake and we'll do it again, till then see you little buddy. with heartfelt love
Dave Jordan
August 8, 2008
Davey,
Thanks for all those years in my parents basement where you guys practiced, you helped me develop a love of music. All you guys were my heros and I often have very fond memories which I owe to you. May God Bless your family and grant them peace.
Ron Hawkins
August 8, 2008
Id have to go a long way to find a better friend than Dave.They say if one has 1 friend in a lifetime,hes fortunate. I have been blessed by having several friends. Dave and I go way back. I will miss him more than I could say as words just arent enough to express my feelings.I'll miss my friend. My heart goes out to Daves family.
Ill miss you Dave.
Ron Hawkins
Shane Ferral
August 8, 2008
I remember that when my Uncle David wanted to praise someone, he would say they were a "class act". Those are the words that come to my mind today. Uncle Dave was a class act. He was very intelligent and knew many things and had many skills, but yet he was very down-to-earth. Despite all of the hardships, Uncle Dave was lucky because he had friends and family that stuck with him and who loved him. His was a life well lived and we should celebrate this about him even as we mourn his passing.
Rory Snyder
August 8, 2008
You have my condolences
Tim Ferral
August 8, 2008
Debbie, My thoughts and prayers are with you as we both grieve the loss of Uncle Dave. My bother, Pat Ferral is flying to Green Bay today and we're leaving for Decatur immediately. We will see you at the viewing and services tommorrow. God Bless, Tim Ferral
Christi Seitz
August 8, 2008
To the Sherer family:
I'm so sorry for your loss, My prayers are with you. Dave and my dad played in the same band during high school and my dad was one of the sax players in The Castles. May god be with you.
Chuck Jordan
August 8, 2008
Davey,
Thanks for the memories we had together in the Castels band. Thank you for being my friend for many years (as in EHS). What we shared while driving to and from our band jobs and at the Catonia we can't always share with others...You just had to be there and I am glad I was there with you. In fond rememberences...May the Lord Bless and keep you. Your drummer Cj,
Karl & Ingrid Peterson
August 8, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Ed & Linda Orr
August 8, 2008
Debbie,
So sorry for your loss.
Ed & Linda Orr
Dave Garner
August 8, 2008
God must have needed a wonderful musician for his band. Dave is the best there is. We'll miss you Dave.
Ken Gritton
August 8, 2008
In 1965 I was working as a broadcast Engineer at WAND. On holidays the network programs were broadcast and the station was empty except for one engineer who had to be on site to monitor the transmitter. It was Thanksgiving day and I was stuck there alone while the rest of the world was out enjoying family and food. Sometime around midday I heard someone coming in the back door. I looked up and there was Dave carrying a plate of food.
David didn't march to the same drumbeat as everyone else. It seemed like there was a voice inside David that demanded him to come out of the mold and be different than everyone else.
Its people like David that add character to this world and keep life from being boring. David was unique and one of a kind. He will be missed, not only by his family and friends but by this world.
Carl Brumaster
August 8, 2008
Scherer Family. We wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. I lived on East Lincoln St. and Dave lived on Cleveland. We grew up in the same neighberhood and I listen to him play in the band many times The Best Always Carl & Judy Brumaster
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