It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Harold D. Scherer of Pekin, Illinois, born in Slater, Missouri, who passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, William Scherer and Rena Scherer (Fizer); his siblings, William (Patricia), Robert Scherer (Virgie), Darlene Pina (Al) and Mildred Sharp Harris; and his brother-in-law Jim Coleman.

He is survived by : his children, William Scherer (Susan) of Kennesaw, GA, Margaret Segersten (Jim) of Dahinda, IL, John Scherer (Nicole) of Fishers, IN and Paul Scherer (Jennifer) of Pekin, IL; his grandchildren, William Scherer II (Eryn), Shamus Segersten, Marisa Scherer, Hannah Folgert (Benjamin), Alexander Scherer, Jacob Scherer and Olivia Scherer; his stepchildren, Chris Sondgeroth of Metamora, IL and Michelle Cook (Mark) of Pekin; his stepgrandchildren, Braden Fogal (Megan) and Baylee Weidrick (Bryce); and his siblings, Herb Scherer (Ruth) of Marshall, MO and Shirley Coleman (Jay Harris) of Oak Grove, MO.

Visitation was held on Thursday, April 18th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory (2131 Velde Dr, Pekin, IL 61554). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Friday, April 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the St Joseph Catholic Church (303 S 7th St, Pekin, IL 61554).

Memorials may be made to Catholic Relief Services.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory