Freddie Emil Scheerer

Freddie Emil Scheerer

June 7, 1945 – May 29, 2018

Preceded in death by wife, Susan E. (Estey) Scheerer; daughters, Mary Scheerer and Kristina; sister, Ruth Broadbent.  Survived by daughters, Kerri Sheldon (Robert Rocha) and Natalie Junk (Mark Kohlepp); brothers, John Scheerer (Cheri) and David Scheerer (Margene); nieces and nephews; and friends at Immanuel.

VISITATION begins on Monday, June 4th at 9:30am at St. James Catholic Church, followed by MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL at 10:30am.  Interment, Calvary Cemetery with military honors.  Memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church.

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Freddie E. Scheerer was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to Emil and Martha (Boehler) Scheerer.  Freddie’s family moved to Omaha’s Benson neighborhood when he was 12.  He attended Benson High, graduating in 1963.

After high school, Freddie served his country in the Army.  He joined in 1964, did a tour in Vietnam from 1966 through 1967, and served in the Reserves until his discharge in 1970.

Freddie’s classmates (Doug, Ron, Bob, and Carol along with their spouses) have been lifelong friends.  They were even responsible for introducing him to the woman who became the love of his life.  He married Susan on June 4, 1971.

Freddie and Susan moved into a home built by the construction company for whom Freddie worked.  They had three pregnancies that resulted in the deaths of two daughters, Mary and Kristina, and the birth of their daughter, Kerri.  They also enjoyed the adoption of their daughter, Natalie.

Freddie worked for OPPD and became a systems operator.  He collected toy tractors, mostly John Deere, and numerous other toy vehicles.  He loved to fix up his house, take care of the yard, and go on simple trips or vacations.  Freddie doted on his girls.  He cared for Susan during all of her medical trials, doing it with love, compassion, dignity, and never a complaint.

The best part of Freddie is his legacy of generosity.  He contributed to many formal charities, especially those that supported veterans or diabetes and cancer research. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served on the Stewardship Committee at St. James.  Most recently, he was part of the candle ministry and a Perpetual Adorer.  He gave regularly to the food pantry collections and volunteered and worked for Immanuel Hospital.

Freddie was so caring and welcoming.  It didn’t matter if you were a co-worker, boss, friend, family member, or a stranger, Freddie treated you with kindness, fairness, a quick wit, and a smile.

 

 

 

3 Comments

  • Marlene Austin Eckert Posted June 1, 2018 8:04 am

    Dear Kerri, and Natalie,
    Living beside your parents all those years in Stillmeadow Addition, I cannot tell you what wonderful
    neighbors and friends your parents were to us. Your Mother and I were in a coffee group with other
    neighbor ladies before you girls were born and after. I remember your Mother sharing her excitement when they were going to become parents, such joy and excitement for them both. Your Mother and Father
    were such kind, loving and caring people, and so involved in their spiritual life, always there to help others.
    Your Father was so supporting in every way when your Mother became ill, such a selfless man and so devoted and in love with her.
    I feel so blessed to have had your Mother and Father in our lives as the best neighbors and friends we could ever ask for.
    God Bless him as he joins the love of his life, May he rest in peace.

  • Marlene Austin Eckert Posted June 1, 2018 8:32 am

    Dear Kerri, and Natalie,

    I cannot say enough good things about your Father, kind, generous, selfless, and religious friend and neighbor.
    Beings we lived with a joining back yards for so many years as friends and neighbors. I want to share
    a few thoughts of mine about both of your parents. Your Mother and I were in a coffee group before you girls were born, and express to you the joy they had when you girls were born. The happiness
    we all felt as friends for them. The joys, and sharing we all felt and shared as we raised you children.
    Also the endless love and support your Father was through your Mother’s lengthy illness.
    I feel so blessed to have had them in my life, and my children. and I hold such admiration for them both.
    May he rest in peace and now reunited with the love of his life.

    My deepest Sympathy to you both and your families

  • Jo Sherman Posted June 6, 2018 5:22 am

    To Fred’s family. I just heard of Fred’s death. I am so sorry and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I volunteered with Fred at Immanuel. I liked him so much and loved working with him. He was such a kind soul and fun to be with. I am really sad to hear of his passing. Jo Sherman

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