Harry Joseph Scherder

Harry Joseph Scherder, 84, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2017 in the comfort of his own home in Bowling Green, Missouri. Harry was born February 1, 1933 at his family home on Crow Lane to Frederick William and Eleanor Elizabeth (Orf ) Scherder. He was the youngest of five boys. At the age of 4 and due to his mother’s illness, he attended Crow School with his brothers. He later attended St. Clement School, graduating from Bowling Green High School in 1950. After graduation, he farmed with his father before serving in the 6th Infantry Division of the United States Army in 1954 and 1955. After his military service, he returned to farming and partnered with his brother, Jim. On November 28, 1959 he was united in marriage to Joyce Ann Edelen, daughter of Henry Cecil and Jessie (Nichols) Edelen at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Millwood Missouri. Harry was a member of St. Clement Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed his farm, baseball, bowling, the St. Louis Cardinals and Knights of Columbus activities. He was a quiet, faith-filled man with simple needs but had an endless love for faith, farming, and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He played Pinochle and participated in many Knights of Columbus tournaments where he prided himself for being a frequent tournament finalist. In recent years he enjoyed Monday night pitch games at the VFW. In 2010, he proudly accepted a Missouri Century Farm award. He moved to town in 2009 after living 76 years in the home in which he was born. In 2016, his children honored his love of farming and passion for keeping young men and women on the family farm by creating the Scherder Brothers Agricultural Scholarship which is awarded annually to a Pike County High School graduate who attends college in pursuit of an agricultural related degree. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, his children, Kenneth (Angie Barton) Scherder of Bowling Green; Ellen (Mark) Stanko, St. Louis; Kevin (Lisa) Scherder, Bowling Green; and Barbara (Steven) Goetz, Mason City, Iowa. Grandchildren: Jenna (Joe) Sharamitaro, Leah (Andrew) Kemlage, and Ryan Stanko all of St Louis; Kyle (Olivia) Scherder, Bowling Green, Katie and Kelsey Scherder, Fulton , MO; Casey (Jenna) Goetz, Coralville, IA, Emily Goetz, Iowa City, IA and Sawyer Goetz, Mason City, IA . Great Grandchildren: Michael, McKenzie and Mabrey Sharamitaro; Bodie Kemlage, and Sally Ann Scherder. He is survived by in-laws Laura Scherder and Jo Ann Scherder, Bud Edelen, Virginia (Richard) Morse, Madonna Sue (Steve) Uhlin, Jeanne (Cliff) Bishop and Luda Edelen and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Ray, Al, Cyril and Jim. Per his wishes, there will be no visitation. He will be cremated and a funeral mass will be held Friday, September 22nd at 5:00 PM at St. Clement Catholic Church with Rev. Jason T. Doke, S.T.L. officiating. Burial will take place immediately following at the St. Clement cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Scherder Brothers Agricultural Scholarship, St. Clement Knights of Columbus, St. Clement Catholic Church, or Pike County Hospice.

Harry Joseph Scherder

February 1, 1933 - September 16, 2017