Joan "Coozie" Scherrer

Joan "Coozie" Scherrer, of Sterling Heights, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 3, 1942 to the late David and Marion Detloff. Beloved wife of Don "Boozie" for 62 years. Dearest mother of Dawn (Steve) Cizmas. Loving grandmother of Emily (Erron Raifsnider) Cizmas and Natalie Cizmas. Dear sister of Diane Detloff and the late Carol (the late John) Calderon. Cherished aunt of Lynn Detloff. Also survived by many loving and treasured friends.
When Joan walked into her 2nd grade classroom, little did she know she would be meeting her future husband. But that is exactly what happened; at 7 years old, Joan met Don at St. Raymond's Catholic School. After high school, Don would join the United States Navy, and while he was stationed in California, Joan came out to visit. It was during this trip, on Christmas Eve, that Joan and Don, joined by only a Catholic priest and 2 witnesses, would enter into the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony, right at the Naval base.
Joan enjoyed cooking and baking, especially Don's favorite, pork chops and sauerkraut, after which they would playfully joke as Don said sauerkraut was German and Joan would say it's German AND Polish. Joan loved cooking so much that she eventually started having "Soup Parties". Soup Parties were quite the event, where Joan would prepare 6 different soups for family and friends to come share in good times, laughs, smiles, and GOOD FOOD! In her free time, Joan liked trying her luck at the KENO slots at the casino, listening to music, tuning out the noise around her, and just vibing with the likes of Bob Seger and Bob Dylan. She was also known as a warm and inviting host, meticulously setting the table and decorating to have family and friends over during the holidays. Joan's caring and generous nature was not limited to her home; she also worked as secretary of the Queen Elizabeth Belgian American Club, an organization that would help send food baskets to the sick. Lastly, Joan was a sports fanatic. She always made it out to family sporting events to cheer and root for her loved ones, but football Sunday was a whole different experience; family would gather, the game would be on the TV, with undoubtedly the Packers, Lions, or Chiefs playing, and a pot of spaghetti on the stove simmering for a halftime feast. Though we are all saddened at the passing of Joan, we are all thankful for the time, memories, and loved shared with her.
Joan will lie instate Friday, March 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. until an 11:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, 95 Market Street (Between N. Main Street and Southbound Gratiot) Mt. Clemens. Interment to be private at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Joan's name may be addressed to The Church of Christ Care Center at https://www.cofccc.org/ways-to-give