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John Scherling Obituary
June 13, 1946 - April 16, 2021
Wichita , Kansas - John Alvin Scherling, 74, of Wichita, passed away April 16, 2021, surrounded by family.
He was born June 13, 1946, in Hutchinson, to Alvin and Louise Scherling. John graduated from Emporia State University, and was a teacher and musical director at Buhler High School for over 20 years. He was also a musical accompanist at Southwestern College in Winfield, KS and taught music appreciation, various piano courses and piano accompaniment at Butler Community College in El Dorado, KS. John enjoyed vacationing in Palm Springs, cooking, and spending time with his family.
John is survived by: his husband, Steve Tuck, of 21 years; son, Mark; daughter-in-law, Lauren; grandson, Grant; granddaughters, Elyse, and Lena, of Cave Creek, AZ; daughter, Amy; son-in-law, Brandon; and granddaughter, Kinley, of Buhler, KS; daughter, Julie; son-in-law, Ryan; and grandsons, Jackson and Austin, of Eagle, CO.
Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Buhler Municipal West Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Willmar Harder. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, at Elliott Mortuary.
Memorials are suggested to Food Bank of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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Carolyn (Denbo) Davis
November 9, 2021
I´ve known John since the 6th grade in Burrton, KS. I moved every year after that and John wrote me several letters a year until I was in college. He showed great kindness to a lonely girl, and I´ve never forgotten him. So sorry for your (our) loss, Steve.
Felicia & Van McLemore
April 24, 2021
John & Steve were wonderful people to know. They were so talented and wonderful neighbors. Steve, we are sending our prayers to you & family. John we will miss you!
Dale R Cook
April 22, 2021
Sorry for your loss, Steve. He was a good man.
Ryan Blanc
April 21, 2021
Few people have so effortlessly made our lives happier just by his presence.
John, you leave us with a void that can only be filled by giving others what you gave us - love with abandon.
Dain Capps
April 21, 2021
He was always nice to me despite political or religious views and was a very good man that obviously impacted the lives of hundreds of people. A very good man.
David Durben
April 20, 2021
So very sorry to hear of John's passing. John was a true joy to be around and I was always thrilled when he asked me to play piano/organ duets and Christmas programs at church with him. Thank you John!
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