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John Schertz Obituary
MORTON - John W. Schertz, 80, of Morton passed away at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at his home.
He was born Jan. 7, 1934, on the family farm in Adams County, Indiana, to Ezra and Ludella (Lehman) Schertz. He married Judy McCarthy on July 31, 1960, in Pekin.
Surviving are his wife, Judy Schertz of Morton; one son, Jay (Karen) Schertz of Morton; one daughter, Jill Tobias of Morton; and five grandchildren, Ashley and Megan Schertz and Leah, Katie and Drew Tobias.
He was preceded in death by one son-in-law, David Tobias.
John was a 1952 graduate of Morton High School. He then served from 1954 to 1956 in the United States Army with the Corps of Engineers.
John did his carpenter apprenticeship at Mathis Lumber Company in Morton. He later worked for N. Zobrist and Sons, finishing his career with Diversified Buildings Inc. until his retirement in 1996.
He was a member of Grace Church in Morton, where he served as an usher for many years.
He also was a member of the Morton American Legion Post 318, Kennel Lake Sportsmen's Club in Morton and Carpenters Local 237.
John treasured the time he spent at Judy's, Miller Paint Shop and with his family and lifelong friends.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Grace Church in Morton, with Pastor Doug Habegger and Pastor Tim Bertsche officiating. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Morton. Further visitation will be from 1 to 1:45 p.m. today at the church. Burial will be in Hirstein Cemetery in Morton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John's memory to the education fund for his grandson Drew Tobias, c/o CEFCU.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.knappjohnson.com.
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Vickie Graham
June 27, 2014
Jay and Karen,We hold you close with thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Koch
June 27, 2014
Judy and family,
My deepest condolences. John was a very special man. Prayers for all of you.
Dian Hidden
June 27, 2014
My prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tricia Mason
June 27, 2014
Your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers; and, Jill, you have a special place in my heart! Cherish your memories!
June 27, 2014
Judy, All our love and sadness for your
family's loss. Mary and Steve Brooks
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