Charles R. Scherer, 86, of Bridgeton, MO Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Monday, June 29, 2015. Charles is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of nearly 63 years, Laura (nee Hirst) Scherer; and a son, Charles Scherer.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathleen (Ron) Ross and Laura (Jim) Burris; daughter-in-law, Janice Scherer; grandchildren, Rob (Angie) Scherer, Kerri Scherer, Andrew Scherer, Emily (Scott) Ziporin, Zachary Ross, Joe (Amy) Burris, Jake (Jeni) Burris, and Jim (Laura) Burris; seven great grandchildren; extended family and friends.
Charles married the love of his life on July 2, 1949. He and Laura enjoyed a great life together and put family first in everything. They never missed any of their grandchildren's sporting events and enjoyed leisure time at the casinos and the race track. He was a member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church in St. Charles and retired from the Ford Motor Company. He will be missed by all whom had the pleasure to know him!
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral at noon at St. Robert Bellarmine in St. Charles, MO. Interment at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. Memorials are appreciated to the American Heart Association and expressions of condolence may be offered at www.alexanderstlouis.com.
