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William L. Scherr

1932 - 2014

William L. Scherr obituary, 1932-2014, COPLAY, PA

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

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HAUKE FUNERAL HOME - COPLAY

327 CHESTNUT STREET

Coplay, Pennsylvania

William Scherr Obituary

Scherr, William L.William L. Scherr, 82, of Northampton, passed away October 9, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was married to Eleanore A. (Pail) Scherr for 59 years. Born in Coplay, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Knittelfelder) Scherr. He was a lessee and operator for Park & Shop, Allentown. Bill was a member and usher of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton, and was a cafeteria volunteer for the former Our Lady of Hungary School. He was the first cubmaster of Cub Pack #99, Northampton. He was a life member of the Coplay Saengerbund and the NRA, and was a member of the Coplay Lions Club. Serving honorably in the U.S. Navy, he was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post #454, Northampton and a member of its Military Honor Guard for many years. Survivors: Wife, son, William J. and his wife, Melissa of Whitehall; granddaughters, Samantha and Shayanne. He was predeceased by siblings, Joseph, Charles, Alfred, John and Mary. Services: 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2014, Robert A. Hauke Funeral Home(haukefuneralhome.com), 327 Chestnut St., Coplay followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, Northampton. Viewing from 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday and 9-10:00 a.m. Monday in the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors, Our Lady of Hungary Cemetery, Northampton Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the church or Peaceable Kingdom, or the Northampton Police Department, all c/o the funeral home 18037.

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Published by Morning Call on Oct. 10, 2014.

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October 13, 2014

As Commander of CWV Post #454, this is a great loss to our Military Honor Guard Family. Bill was so dedicated to doing this for others so today we our going to give our dear friend a final send off that he was so much a part of for years. Kept him in the loop even though he could not participate. God Bless our comrade!!

Tom Miller

October 11, 2014

Dear Shayanne and Family...So very sorry for the loss of your Grandfather. It is very apparent that you loved him so very much, and that he was such a Rock in your family. Laurie and I hope the cherished memories of him will remain with you forever. And he will be at your Wedding, just close your eyes for a second and he will appear. Praying for your family....Uncle Tom and Laurie..... r

Kerry Altieri

October 10, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Thinking and praying for your family.

Melissa Scherr

October 10, 2014

To the greatest father in law anyone could ask for. I will surely miss you.
All my love,
Missy

Shayanne Scherr

October 10, 2014

Woke up to that phone call no one wants to get. I love you so much pop-pop. All the wonderful things you did for Sam and I. All the great times at the cabin, taking me to piano lessons, guitar lessons I know your in a much more beautiful place but it doesn't take away my sadness. Please watch over Grammy she is gonna really miss you! We sat around the table at the house last night laughing about all the funny things you said and did. You and gram set the bar very high at 59 years of marriage. You are the best of example of what true love is and how long it lasts. Never gave up. It will definatley be hard to not have you at my wedding. I was praying that you would remain healthy until then. It was your time to go home. Until we meet again. You were the absolute best! So much love xoxo

"Shay, would you leave that damn car alone."

Your second granddaughter. (And most favorite)
Shayanne Scherr

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327 CHESTNUT STREET , Coplay, PA 18037-1528

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HAUKE FUNERAL HOME - COPLAY

327 CHESTNUT STREET , Coplay, PA 18037-1528

Oct

13

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Queenship of Mary Catholic Church

Northampton, PA

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327 CHESTNUT STREET , Coplay, PA 18037-1528

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