I’ll never forget the excitement of arriving at your house after a long drive. You always had cookies and a smile waiting. You will be missed greatly on earth though I am sure there were many ready to greet you with a smile as you entered heaven.
Myra E. Scherer
August 27, 1924 – November 27, 2008
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Myra E. Scherer age 84 of St. Joseph. She passed away on November 27, 2008 surrounded by her family. The Reverend Al Stangl will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. The Senior Citizens and the Council of Catholic Women will pray at 4:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Myra was born August 27, 1924 in Avon, Minnesota to Andrew and Clarinda (Rooney) Murphy. She graduated from St. Cloud Teachers College in 1941. Myra then taught elementary school for 19 years in rural Stearns County and assisted in the family business. She married Eugene B. Scherer on September 30, 1946 in St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. After teaching she became a homemaker. Myra was a life-long member of St. Joseph’s Parish, Council of Catholic Women, Senior Citizens and Eagles Aerie #622 Auxiliary.
Myra enjoyed cooking, dancing, and especially spending time with her family. Her best friend was her identical twin sister, Muriel.
Myra is survived by her children, Sheryl (Richard) Mertes of Elkhorn, WI, Mary Jo (Dennis) Duncombe of Sandy, Utah, Michael (Ann) of St. Joseph, Charles (Ann) of St. Joseph, Kimberly (David) DeHaan of Elkhorn, WI; 14 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and sister Mildred (Virgil) Egerman of St. Cloud.
Preceding her in death were her husband on October 3, 1993; brothers, Thomas, Rahlen, DeWayne, and Joe; and her identical twin sister, Muriel.
A special thank you to Assumption Home and Arlington Place for the special care they provided Myra.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
Guestbook
So sorry to hear of Aunt Myra’s passing. Happy that she is with the rest of her family, including my dad and her brother, Tom. Our love and prayers to the family. Glen & Martha Murphy in Texas
Mary Jo and Family…you have our sympathy. I have a lot of good memories from the Scherer Family.
Love,
Mary and Gary
Grandma, although I was not able to spend alot of time with you, the time I spent with you was memorable. I will always remember the 4th of July’s and countless hours of playing cards with you and grandpa. You will be greatly missed.
Love,
Your Grandson Daniel
Grandma, I so enjoyed the time I was able to spend with you, though it was brief you always made me feel welcome. I’m thankful that you are now reunited with Grandpa and the rest of your family. Love, Robert
Grandma,
I always loved spending the 4th of July with you, grandpa and the whole family. It was so much fun watching you and grandpa in the parade. Jake also loved the time he was able to spend with you on his trips back to Minnesota. You always made him feel so welcome.
Although we will miss you greatly, I know you are now at peace with Grandpa and your sister Muriel. We love you and will miss you.
Love,
Afton and Jake
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Daniel Funeral Home, St. JosephSchedule Details
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1, 2008 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Myra E. Scherer age 84 of St. Joseph. She passed away on November 27, 2008 surrounded by her family. The Reverend Al Stangl will officiate. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Friends may call between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and after 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph. The Senior Citizens and the Council of Catholic Women will pray at 4:30 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.