Passed away at Freeport Health Centre, Grand River Hospital on Monday, December 21, 2015. Merv resided at Morningside Village New Hamburg and was formerly of Milverton. Merv was born 81 years ago in St. Jacobs, a son of the late John Scheerer and former Edna Ernst. Loving husband of Florence Scheerer (nee Bauman) of New Hamburg. Beloved father of Ken and Connie Scheerer of RR# 1 Brunner, Tim and Kathy Scheerer of Baden, Roger Scheerer and Susan Cook-Scheerer of Wellesley, Byron and Erika Scheerer of New Hamburg. Dear grandpa of 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
Loving brother and brother-in-law of Russel and Mildred Scheerer, Roy and Esther Scheerer, John and Sharon Scheerer , Gladys Knechtel , Joan Scheerer, Susan Scheerer , Roy & Lorraine Bauman, Laura Schumm, Esther and Paul Snider. Predeceased by brothers Clare and Laverne, and brothers-in-law Mervin and Erla Bauman and Dale Schumm.
Visitation will be held at Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron Street, New Hamburg on Wednesday from 1-3 & 6-9 p.m. A memorial service will take place at Wilmot Mennonite Church, 2995 Bleams Road, New Hamburg on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at 11 a.m. Pastor David Rogalsky officiating Cremation to follow with interment of ashes in the church cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolence and memorial tribute information at www.markjutzifuneralhomes.ca
