Gaylord L. Scherer, age 74, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at 1:05 p.m. at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born March 31, 1946 in Olney, IL to Jerome F. and La Vern (Dewhirst) Scherer. He married Cheryl Kugler on June 24, 1969 in Olney. She survives along with one son, Ryan Scherer of Peoria, and one sister, Juldine Olsen of St. Charles, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Jerome T. and Richard Scherer. Gaylord was a United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Following his time in the service he worked for Caterpillar, Inc. as an Engineer. He retired from Caterpillar in 2001 after 30 years. Gaylord was known for his patience, knowledge, and selflessness, and will be missed by all who knew him. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary published at: www.woolsey-wilton.com
Obituary published at: www.woolsey-wilton.com
Gaylord L. Scherer, age 74, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 at 1:05 p.m. at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born March 31, 1946 in Olney, IL to Jerome F. and La Vern (Dewhirst) Scherer. He married Cheryl Kugler on June 24, 1969 in Olney. She survives along with one son, Ryan Scherer of Peoria, and one sister, Juldine Olsen of St. Charles, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Jerome T. and Richard Scherer. Gaylord was a United States Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. Following his time in the service he worked for Caterpillar, Inc. as an Engineer. He retired from Caterpillar in 2001 after 30 years. Gaylord was known for his patience, knowledge, and selflessness, and will be missed by all who knew him. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary published at: www.woolsey-wilton.com
Obituary published at: www.woolsey-wilton.com
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