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Richard Scherer Obituary

Scherer, Richard E. Age 81. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Podraza); loving father of Steven (Pamela) Scherer, David (Martha) Scherer, and Julie (Rick) Peterson. ; cherished grandfather of Bradley, Brittany, Madelyn, Seth, Bryan, Stephanie, Matthew, Kristen, Katelyn, Daniel, and dearest friend to many. Visitation Friday 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. Funeral Saturday 9:15 a.m. to St. Juliana Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum. Member of the Knights of Columbus and the Knights of the Round Table. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Funeral info. 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 18, 2014.

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Todd Smith

September 22, 2014

I worked with Dick at Bruce Offset for about 10 years and he was a great person to work with. I enjoyed his sense of humor and he always treated people with respect. He will be missed.I fell very luck to have known him.

Rick Shutter

September 20, 2014

Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the Scherer family. The Shutter Family.

Mike Miller

September 20, 2014

My sincere condolences go out to the Scherer family. I worked with Dick for 28 years at Bruce Offset Co. A real gentleman and true professional salesman. Always treated the people in the pressroom with respect. Mr. Notre Dame and a pretty good tennis player too. He will be missed.

September 19, 2014

My deepest sympathies to the Scherer family. I worked with Dick on one of the RR Donnelley Annual Reports and even met Loretta on a very late night press check! He was an exceptional sales representative for the company, first class and the ultimate gentleman who loved his family deeply. May the memories you had together as a family comfort you during this time.

With blessings,
Dana Fredrickson

Rick Mennella

September 18, 2014

My condolences to the Scherer family, I worked with Dick at Bruce Offset since 1974 and I can't think of any nicer or better salesman that Bruce had. he was 1st class all the way and treated the pressmen with respect and always "Good job guys" That's why everyone loved the man. Rest in peace my friend.

John & Sandi Skawski

September 17, 2014

Loving thoughts & prayers to the Scherer Family -
We will always remember "Mr. Scherer" as a generous, loyal, and family centered man who lead by his selfless actions. It was an honor to know him and witness the way he lived and treated others.

Judi Callahan

September 16, 2014

Scherer Family -

My condolences to all. I met Dick when he called on Ryerson at least 30 years ago and he went from an A+ rep for Bruce Offset to ALSO becoming a wonderful friend whom I adored. Rest in peace, dear friend.

Judi Callahan

Dennis Henley

September 16, 2014

I only worked with Dick for a couple of years but he exemplified what it meant to be a truly good person. Please send my condolences to the family.

September 16, 2014

Julie, Rick and Family,

Our heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family.

Love, Jim & Danielle Sowinski

September 16, 2014

Dear Julie and family,

Please know that we are very sorry for your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, your Essilor Family

Bill Harris

September 16, 2014

Dick, It was my privilage to work with you for you set the standard of sales ethics of which your family can be extremely proud.

Carol Summers

September 16, 2014

My condolences to your family

RICHARD MILLER

September 16, 2014

Great memories of Dick. Always a professional and a gentleman to everyone he met. I'll miss our annual pizza birthday lunch at Malnati's.

Rich & Yvonne Miller

September 15, 2014

Farewell, dear friend. Thanks for the lifelong years of friendship and all the wonderful memories. We will miss you forever. Say hello to everyone on the other side and we will see you again in Heaven. Peace be with you.

Vince & Marlene Vitucci

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Memorial Events
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Sep

19

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

Sep

20

Funeral

9:15 a.m.

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

Sep

20

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Juliana Church

IL

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Skaja Terrace Funeral Home - Niles

7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714

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