HERBERT J. "Herb" SCHERRER Jr.

HERBERT J. "Herb" SCHERRER Jr.

HERBERT SCHERRER Obituary

Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 4, 2017.
SCHERRER
HERBERT J., JR. 'Herb'
Died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017 after a long illness at Wellington Court at Hershey Mills, he was 80 years old. He was formerly of Huntingdon Valley, PA. He was the beloved husband of the late Saundra Jean (Kurka) Scherrer and the father of Anne E. Riina (Dr. Howard), Herbert J. Scherrer, III (Angie) and Susan S. Godshall (Dr. Duane) Herb is also survived by his brother, Robert W. Scherrer (Carole), thirteen grandchildren and his longtime companion Jean Koebert. He was the son of the late Herbert J. and Elsie C. (Sperr) Scherrer, Sr. Herb was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. A graduate of Frankford High School, Drexel Un. Class of '55, BS Accounting; served in the US Army Reserves. He owned and operated the Scherrer's Bakery (Oxford Circle) for 35 years after his father retired the bakery was started by his grandfather. He was a member of the PA and Phila. Master Bakers Assoc. (Past President '86-'87), National Retail Bakers of America, Past President of the Bakers Merchandise Co. and Director of the former Bakers Northeast Savings Assoc. In retirement, he volunteered at the Huntingdon Valley Library and was a tour guide for The Old City Homes in Phila. and worked the Polls at election time.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing Wednesday 10 A.M. at Gloria Dei Church, 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 followed by Services at 11 A.M.
Int. Lawnview Cemetery.
Memorials in Herb's name may be made to the Center for ALS Research Clinic at the PA Hospital, 330 So. 9th Street, Phila. PA 19107.

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Charlotte Oschman

December 5, 2017

God saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you And whispered, Come to Me "With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you pass away, Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. All our Love,

Gloria Riina

December 5, 2017

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Gloria Riina

December 5, 2017

Will never forget the cake Herb made for Howard and Anne's engagement party at our home in East Islip. A magnificent creation. His memories will last through the generations of bakers he has inspired in his children and grandchildren and perhaps into the great grandchildren. He will be missed but his legacy will last. Fondly Gloria Riina

Judy B.

December 4, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know God keeps those who sleep in death in His memory because they are precious in his eyes.

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