Passed away peacefully with his family at home on January 24, 2010. Born in Allan, Saskatchewan on June 19, 1941. Predeceased by his father, Michael. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Pauline (nee Reay); son, Michael (Christine); daughters, Deborah (Ian) Klitsie and Katherine (Tony) Gill; grandchildren, Amanda, Ryan, Brooke and Lexi Scherr and Bryant and Megan Klitsie. Also survived by his mother, Stella; sister, Marlene (Leo) Rieberger; brothers-in-law, Dennis (Bernadette) and Frank (Bernadette) Reay. Dick graduated from St. Louis College in 1959. He then spent 30 years as an accountant with Field & Company before accepting the position of Secretary/Treasurer of Bartle & Gibson and Companies. He was instrumental in the construction of the addition to St. Patrick’s Church and of St. Clare Villa Seniors residence. He was a Knights of Columbus member for over 40 years. Dick loved three things with a passion: his family, his friends and his sports. As a friend he was true and loyal. He was a devoted husband and father always insisting on a family vacation each summer. Parksville and the Sea Edge Motel with the extended family was a favourite of Dick’s. He took an active role in the lives of many nephews and nieces. He played and coached many sports, excelling in baseball and basketball. His true joy in recent years was the time he spent with his grandchildren. He was able to combine his love of sports and family when he became a devoted fan at all the grandkids’ games, rarely missing two in a row.
Prayers will be offered at St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick’s Church, 2060 Haultain Street at 12:10 p.m. on Friday, January 29th. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Victoria Hospice.
18 Responses
Dear Pauline, So very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. I am so glad that he did the trip with you and your friends, and it will be some nice memories for you to cherish. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Edda and Peter Insley
Heartfelt condolences to all the Scherr Family.
Marius, Theo and Alfred Veerkamp
Dear Mike:
Please allow me to offer my condolences. God bless.
Richard Watts.
To Mrs. Scherr, Katherine and Family,
Thinking about you at this sad time.
Lisa Lee
Dick was a year ahead of me at St. Louis and I always admired his basketball expertise and friendly personality.
I am proud to have known him.
“Jackie” aka “Slats”
All who knew Dick found him to be a kind and gentle man.
It was a special privilege to be one of his classmates.
I am so glad that we were all together at the Louis Boys 50th graduation.
My heartfelt condolences to Pauline and the Scheer family.
Pat Grant
I was shocked to hear of Dick’s passing, My thoughts & prayers go out to all of the family. I have known Dick since he & I were small, as his mother and mine were best friends. Take solace in the fact that he was special to so many people and his heart was in everything he did. I will be there on Friday to share his life with all of you. Maren Schwabe (nee Pedersen) Rest with God’s angels Dick
Debbie and family,
I’m so sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Although I only met him a few times, it’s clear that he was full of life, had a great sense of humour, and that he was really proud of his kids and grandkids.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Tannis Hendra
Dear Pauline, Michael, Debbie and Katherine,
I read with sadness of Dick’s passing. Such a fine, fine gentlemen taken before his time. I am so sorry for your loss of a loving husband and father. My thoughts will be with you during the difficult days ahead. May you all come to feel the comfort of knowing that Dick’s light and joy continues on in all of his lovely grandchildren.
With affection and respect, Denise Davies.
Jane and I were shocked and saddened by the news of Dick’s passing. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sorry …we will not make the funeral as we are down south till March. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Wilf and Jane Bruch