Sherman J. Scherer

Sherman J. Scherer, age 92, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Veteran’s Home, Union Grove, WI. Sherman was born in Rock Island, October 21, 1922, son of the late George and Maysie (Nee: Sherman) Scherer and had been a Racine resident since November of 2008.

During World War II Sherman proudly served in the United States Army stationed in North Africa, Pacific and European Theaters. He also served during the Korean Conflict. On January 1, 1945 in New York City he was united in marriage to Marjorie J. Joseph who preceded her in death September 13, 2008. Sherman was employed by the Rock Island Arsenal for over thirty years until his retirement in 1984. Always very athletic, Sherman enjoyed swimming and loved his time golfing with the Tuesday morning Johnson retirees, golfing until this last fall. He was thankful for his friends at the Imperial apartments and Fountain Hills, his daily visits with his faithful companion, Clementine, and the Chicago Cubs and Bears. His greatest joy came from being around his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his children, Susan Barbee of Racine, James Scherer of San Jose, CA; six grandchildren, Zachary (Erica) Barbee, Joshua (Lisa) Barbee, Jordan Barbee, Justin (Angie) Barbee, Jenny (Trevor) Mosher, Jessie Scherer; 13 great-grandchildren, Melanie, Maxamus, McKenna, Savannah, Isabella, Anakin, Addy, Amelia, Paige, Graham, Naomi, Collette, Winter, and Walker soon to be born; brother-in-law, Bob Joseph; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Robert Barbee.

Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the funeral home from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held at Wendt Funeral Home in Moline, Il on Tuesday followed by interment with Full Military Honors at Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials to Holy Communion Church Children’s Christmas Program have been suggested.