Scherer, Jerome F.

1904 - 1984  (80 years)

• Name	Scherer, Jerome F.
  Birth	12 Feb 1904	Olney, Richland County, Illinois
  Gender	Male
  Reference Number	SCHE.J006
  _FGRAVE	81054566
  Death	4 Apr 1984
  Burial	Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois
  Person ID	I50741	Carl Wayne Gray Research
  Last Modified	8 Aug 2021

  
  

  Family	Dewhirst, Lavern,   b. 27 Jun 1904, Clay County, Illinois d. 5 May 1973, Saint Joseph Hospital, St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri (Age 68 years)
  Marriage	1930
  Age at Marriage	He : ~ 25 years and 10 months - She : ~ 25 years and 6 months.
  Family ID	F18333	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	21 Oct 2026

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 12 Feb 1904 - Olney, Richland County, Illinois Burial - - Crest Haven Memorial Park, Claremont, Richland County, Illinois  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Notes

  JEROME F. SCHERER, 80, Olney died Wednesday April 4, 1984 in the Olney Care Center. Services at Zirkle Funeral Home with Pastor David McNabb presiding. Burial in Crest Haven Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Scherer was born February 12, 1904 in Richland County, the son of Theodore and Lena (Blatter) Scherer. He married LaVern Dewhirst June 1, 1930 and she preceded him in death May 5, 1973. He first taught elementary school in Richland County. He worked at Gaffners for 30 years as a jeweler and watchmaker. He also operated Jerry's Jewel Shop in Olney. He later worked as an insurance agent for Country Companies Insurance and worked at AMF before retiring. He was a past Exalted Ruler of Lodge 926 B.P.O.E. Elks and was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Olney Lodge 140 A.F. & A.M. Survivors include three sons, Jerry T., Decatur; Richard D., Olney and Gaylord L., Peoria; a daughter, Mrs. Tom (Juldine) Maloney, St. Charles, Mo.; a brother, Luther Scherer, Olney; two sisters, his twin, Mrs. C.M. (Julia) Henry, San Antonio, Texas and Mrs. Donald (Evelyn) Lurvey, Rogers, Ark.; seven grandchildren and 37 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and Lloyd; and a sister, Mrs. Pearle Schnefke. Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)