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John Scherer Obituary
John F. Scherer, 89, New Smyrna Beach, Union Leader of AFL-CIO at Dana Corp., Reading, PA before his retirement, died January 4, 2015. Mr. Scherer, a U. S. Army veteran of World War II in the 508th 82nd Airborne, was born in Ashland, PA and moved to the area in 1979 from Laureldale, PA. He was a member of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church and the American Legion Post #17, both in New Smyrna Beach; Elks Lodge #1557, Edgewater; VFW Post #3282, Am Vets and 508th 82nd Airborne Division all in Port Orange, and the DAV Post in Holly Hill. John was the founder and member of the Peace of Mind Group with Alcoholics Anonymous, New Smyrna Beach. Survivors include his loving wife of 32 years, Joy; one son, John Boy (Mary) Petteys of Brunswick, GA; one daughter, Theresa M. (Jim) Furber and their dog Pidi of Jeffersonville, IN; dear friend for 16 years, Linda Kellum of New Smyrna Beach and friend and sponsor for 20 years, Timothy Linehan of Longwood. Cremation was by Dudley Crematory, New Smyrna Beach. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 PM Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, New Smyrna Beach. Cremains burial will follow in Edgewater-New Smyrna Cemetery, Edgewater with military honors being conducted by members of American Legion Post #285, Edgewater. 
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joy scherer
February 5, 2015
I miss you very much my dear husband.we will meet again someday.32 years of great happiness.R.I.P.
Joe and Grace Keenan
January 30, 2015
God bless and rest in peace trooper John Scherer, Charter Member of our Greater Daytona All Airborne Chapter. We send our best wishes to the family and a memorial to the 82nd Airborne Education Fund in your name.
Sharon Tomlinson
January 29, 2015
John you were such a great man and you served your country well. Joy loved you more than life itself. I have many fond memories of you and Joy together being silly. Til we meet again my friend, RIP
Theresa M Furber
January 27, 2015
Thank you so much for being a great DAD....I will treasure your advice to me and our talks and laughter...More importantly, thank you for being a wonderful Husband to my Mother over the years. You protected her, stuck up for her in ALL ways, supported her, provided for her and loved her with all your heart. For all of that and more, I respect you and am very grateful to you....you will be missed by loads of people. GOD Bless You and May You Rest In Peace.
Love Always,
Theresa
Brenda LINEHAN
January 26, 2015
May his soul rest in peace. He had a long journey but he is safely home now. John will be missed.
January 25, 2015
to add to my previous message pops you are with god now tim linehan
January 25, 2015
papa john was not only my adopted dad he was my mentor and my best friend and he will be in my heart and my mind forever
Virginia Reed
January 25, 2015
Dearest Joy,
John and I and the entire Reed and Gillis families want to extend to you and your family our deepest sympathy over John's death. We know how dutiful you were to his needs over the last years, and we always remember John as the epitome of a gentleman. We have the fondest memories of John and will keep you in our prayers. Love, Virginia Reed
Richard Harris
January 25, 2015
My sympathy and prayers are with you in this time of grief. I also would like the family to know that John was the very best Union man we ever had at Dana he was 100 percent for us hard workers . UNITED STEELWORKS was never the same when John left . May God bless him for the good he did for us workersI for one have never forgot him Signed Richard Harris John may have used my nick name which was Chub
joy scherer
January 25, 2015
We miss you and all the treats u gave us.love you, baby girl, lilly grace, heaven marguerite.we will all meet at the Rainbow Bridge some day.love your, furbaby's
joy scherer
January 25, 2015
I miss you very much my dear husband.we will meet again someday.32 years of great happiness.R.I.P.
linda kellum
January 25, 2015
I miss you a lot it's been a pleasure to know you your buddy Linda
Sylvia Eyrich
January 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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