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Beau Shertzer Obituary

POINT PLEASANT — Former Point Pleasant resident and local dancing "star," Beau Robert Shertzer, 71, passed away peacefully in Hospice Care, Thursday October 22, in Winderemere, Fla. He is pre-deceased by his entire immediate Family and his partner of 40 years, Dr. Laird Ward.

Beau and his family, his Father, former PPHS Football Coach Bob Shertzer, his wife Helen and younger brother, Bobby, moved to Point Pleasant in the late 1950's and became part of the fabric of the community right away.

A most talented dancer, Beau performed on stage and television throughout the Region during his elementary and junior high years. He was a member of the chorus and performed in most every "play" and social event in Town. He was associated with the PPHS Band as a show manager and announcer for band performances and he graduated from PPHS with the Class of 1964. He then attended Marshall University.

Beau served his Country during the Viet Nam War as a medic and received the Bronze Star for heroism; he graduated from Marshall University and joined the VA Hospital System in Washington, DC. He went on to become affiliated with a major Hospital System in Philadelphia, from which he eventually retired and moved to Florida to care for his parents and brother.

Shertzer never lost his love for dance and joined with his brother to perform at both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios in Florida as a dancer and performed in local clubs as a singer. He was known to be a consummate host and a generous philanthropist . Most recently, Beau recruited friends from the PPHS Classes of '63 and '64 for a party at his home in order to raise money to fund an Athletic Scholarship to honor his Dad, Coach Robert Shertzer which is awarded by the PPHS Alumni Association.

Funeral services will be private and arrangements have not been released at this time. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the Coach Bob Shertzer Scholarship Fund in care of the PPHS Alumni Association.

Pictured at left are Beau and the late Kenton Sheline.

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Published by Point Pleasant Register from Oct. 23 to Oct. 24, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Beau Shertzer

23 Entries

Carol Schweers

December 19, 2022

I am so proud of Beau for serving during the Vietnam War. He served our country for our freedom and from now on, I will remember him on Veterans Day! With great respect, Carol Schweers

Carol Schweers

December 19, 2022

When I lived in P.P., Beau gave me dancing lessons in my basement...what a riot that was! Of course, we sang in the choir with Mr. Head for years and took a few classes together. When I was in the 7th grade, I had never had a boy wink at ME...THEN THERE CAME BEAU! I started keeping track on my tennis shoes and he thought it was funny. I'm just finding out about his passing now (12/19/23) and a flood of fun memories have come to me. At 75, I started to take dance again, so this week when I put on my ballroom shoes, I will think of our dear beau and the fun he instilled in us. Peace to all his family and friendsl. Carol Schweers, Fredericksburg, Tx

Frank Bonecutter

November 18, 2015

R.I.P. BEAU.

Manford Bauer

November 17, 2015

Rest in peace old friend.

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Jayne Shumaker

November 9, 2015

Beau, so glad we got to talk about the old times in West Chester Pa. Loved working with you and enjoyed many parties and Halloween adventures at your home.Keep them busy up there!

rene herring

November 4, 2015

Lots of great memories of our conversations on Lake Buynak. Will miss your kindness and genuine soul.

GHETONDA MOSLEY-SHERTZER

November 4, 2015

rest in peace!!!!!
TE AMO!!!!
"todd"

November 3, 2015

Beau you brought so much happiness to many. Sad to see you go..

Nancy Liebsch

November 3, 2015

I will never forget Beau. He was my co-worker and supervisor in the laboratory at Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Pennsylvania. He was always great fun and a joy to work with. May he rest in peace.

October 30, 2015

BROADWAY BEAU-SUCH JOY YOU BROHGT TO ALL IN POINT PLEASANT . GREG ROBBINS SR CORPUS CHRISTI TX

Don Pullin

October 29, 2015

Thanks for the joy you brought to so many. Rest in PEACE!

Mary Wamsley

October 26, 2015

Beau was such a joy to be around and I am glad we were HighSchool Friends!

Iris Morrison Clifton

October 25, 2015

May the Good Lord be with you. Now you can rest.

Carolyn Baldwin

October 25, 2015

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Judie Smith

October 25, 2015

It was a pleasure meeting you and knowing the joy you must have brought to others. May God bless your soul!

Sincerely, Judie Smith dba/C-K Class of 1957(Todd's)

October 24, 2015

pam deraway

Orbin Banks.

October 24, 2015

The pain is gone and now you can rest in peace to watch over the rest of us doing our best to support each other. I didn't have enough time at PPHS to know you as well so I guess I missed out on knowing a great person.

October 24, 2015

Brenda (Smith) Weaver
PPHS Class of 1963

Steve/Glenna Bragg

October 24, 2015

Thanks for the joy you brought into the lives of so many.

April Pyles

October 24, 2015

A man with music in his soul, Beau was Mr. Show Biz. May he enjoy all the blessings of Heaven and be forever at peace.

manford bauer

October 23, 2015

Thanks for the wonderful memories.

Jane Crump Holstein