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Michael Scherz Obituary
October 23, 1952 - November 28, 2021
Born in North Platte, Nebraska on October 23, 1952, Michael Scherz, age 69, passed away on November 28, 2021 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho. Michael's childhood years were spent on the Nebraska family farm that had been homesteaded in the mid-1860's. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1970. He also lived in Yuma, Arizona for many years and was the owner and custom gunsmith for Gila River Gunworks. Michael is survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan Day Scherz.
A combined in-person and online-access memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (Mountain Time) on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Grace Lutheran Church, Pocatello. In lieu of flowers, please consider sending donations to charities supporting children with significant/long-term illnesses or relief efforts for individuals/families dealing with long-term effects from COVID.
Memories & condolences may be given to the family at www.wilksfuneralhome.com. A zoom link will also be available on Michael's tribute page.
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Bob La Londe
May 8, 2023
Fine gunsmith. Good guy.
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