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Burial: Arbon Cemetery, Blossburg, Tioga County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Robert Scheerer, 70, of Blossburg, Pa died following a period of declining health on Monday morning, Feb. 23, 2009 at Soldiers & Sailors Hospital in Wellsboro.
Born on March 29, 1938 in Carson, N.D., Robert Alvin was a son of the late Henry and Ruth (Traverse) Scheerer.
As a young man, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific and Far East during the Vietnam War. Bob was proud of his 9-year military service and earned the rank of E-6 along with several medals before his discharge in 1966.
He married Doris M. (Page) on Feb. 20, 1968. Bob was an electrician by trade. He enjoyed reading, tinkering around the house, fishing and camping, especially at Tanglewood Campgrounds. Bob also enjoyed being active in the community. He served as the area's Bloodmobile Coordinator for 12 years. He was a member and former trustee of Blossburg's First United Methodist Church. Other memberships and service in Blossburg included their Volunteer Fire Co., the first chief to be appointed for the Ambulance Association and a past commander of the American Legion Post 572. Bob also held life-memberships with the Blossburg V.F.W. Post 8730 and Wellsboro's Disabled American Veterans.
Survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Doris; three children, Robert Scheerer Jr. of Lock Haven, Mark Scheerer of Fla. and Bobbi Jo Scheerer of Texas; a son-in-law, Mark Lawson of Texas; step sons; Jim (Kim) Sampson of Covington and Randy Sampson of WA; nine grandchildren; six siblings, Elaine Duncan and Betty Nutter both of CA, Larry (Carol) Scheerer of AL, Don (Eileen) Scheerer of UT, Gary Scheerer of AZ and Norma (Paul) Owens of Texas; several nieces, nephews, cousins and his beloved pets.
Friends may call Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. at Zwicharowski's, 314 Granger St., Blossburg with services following at 7 p.m. Burial will be in Arbon Cemetery at a later date with military honors accorded. In lieu of flowers, consider a memorial to Tioga County Red Cross, 61 Main St., Wellsboro, PA 16901 or First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 17 Blossburg, PA 16912.
Source - Williamsport Sun Gazette, Feb. 24, 2009
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