Jerome “Jerry” Theodore Scherer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerome T. “Jerry” Scherer, 86, passed away on Friday, May 24, at Decatur Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Jerry was born January 16, 1933 in Olney, Illinois, firstborn of Jerome F. and LaVerne (Dewhirst) Scherer. He married Elizabeth A. Hayes on July 7, 1957 in Olney, Illinois. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, son, J. Alan of Decatur, and daughter, Kim E. Scherer of Mission Viejo, California. He is also survived by his sister, Juldine (Howard) Olsen of Lake St. Louis, Missouri, brother, Gaylord (Cheryl) Scherer of Peoria, Illinois and sister-in-law, Gladys Scherer of Olney, Illinois; nephews and nieces, Doug and Michelle Maloney of St. Peters, Missouri, Angie and Donnie Roloff, of St. Charles, Missouri, Ryan and Stephanie Scherer of Le Sueur, Minnesota, Deb and Jeff McCleave of Olney, Scott and Misty Scherer of Olney, in addition to several grand-nephews and grand-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard. Jerry loved spending time with family and friends and working in his garden. Before he started his career, Jerry was a member of the U.S. Army where attained rank of Private First Class and briefly attended University of Illinois. He worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 34 years, beginning in Joliet, then moving to Decatur where he lived most of his working life. During his life, Jerry was a volunteer or member, and often leader, of several associations and clubs, including Society of Manufacturing Engineers, SHIP, ELKS, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Caterpillar Retirees Club. He ran for County Board, then was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals in Decatur and served as the President. Following retirement, Jerry and Liz split their time between Decatur and Mesa, Arizona, in between trips across the US and abroad. Funeral arrangements have been planned at Moran & Goebel, 2801 N. Monroe St. in Decatur. Visitation will be on Thursday, May 30th from 1PM to 3PM; the service will immediately follow. Graveside services and interment will take place on Friday, May 31st at 1PM at Crest Haven Memorial Park, 7573 East IL 250, Claremont, Illinois 62421, about 7 miles east of Olney. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Salvation Army. This was Jerry’s favorite charity.

Jerome “Jerry” Theodore Scherer

January 16, 1933 - May 24, 2019