Richard Scheu

Richard A. Scheu
LANSINGBURGH - Richard A. Scheu, 62, Retired Pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Lansingburgh entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany following a long illness.
Born in Rockville Centre, N.Y., he was the son of the late Dr. Edward and Eunice Frances Cochran Scheu.
He was a graduate of Smithtown High School on Long Island, Wagner College on Staten Island, and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Gettysburg.
He was ordained as a pastor on May 21, 1977 and retired in February 2012 after having served as Pastor for 35 years at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Lansingburgh.
Richard was a founding member of the Uncle Sam Figure Skating Club in Troy and served as president for numerous years. His influence reshaped the landscape of Capital District figure skating.
Richard was involved in many areas of the community and was affectionately called "Mr. Lansingburgh" by his family. He served on various church and community committees, including the ELCA World Hunger Committee. He touched many lives throughout his years of baptisms, confirmation camps, weddings, counseling, church dinners and flea markets. He never tired of preaching Jesus' message of love and forgiveness.
Beloved husband of over 39 years of Carol A. Christen Scheu of Brunswick, devoted father of Kristen (Andrew) Weyl of Brunswick, cherished grandfather of Ethan Weyl, adored godfather of Katielyn Hunziker (Peter Burgin) of Brunswick, son-in-law of June Christen of Clermont, Fla., dear friend of Candi Ansel of Troy, also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Pre-deceased by his brother, Edward Scheu, father-in-law Otto Christen, and friend Bonnie Hunziker.
His Memorial Service will be celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 426 Third Avenue (at the corner of 111th Street in Lansingburgh) Troy, NY 12182. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Church 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. that morning.
Cremation was held at the Gardner Earl Crematorium in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring, are asked to make memorial contributions in his memory to the Uncle Sam Figure Skating Club Memorial Fund at 58 Willow Lane Poestenkill, NY 12140.