Charles Scherer

BENTON, Mo. -- Charles Lee Scherer, 87, of Benton, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020.

He was born March 14, 1933, in Benton, the son of the late Cletus and Celesta Enderle Scherer. On June 8, 1958, at Guardian Angel Church in Oran, Missouri, he married Rose Ann Ressel, who survives of the home.

"Ace" was employed by Kelly High School as the gas engines teacher, bus driver and bus mechanic for many years in the 1970s. He also was the owner of Scherer Auto Service until his retirement. Charlie was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church his entire life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved the outdoors, and all his grandchildren were his pride and joy.

He is also survived by his children, Mike (Karen) Scherer, Gary (Judy) Scherer, Charla (Paul) Glueck, Don (Sandy McArthur) Scherer, Richard (Lisa) Scherer, Lisa (Doug Gosche) Scherer, Linda (Kevin) Kieffer, Kenny (Meredith) Scherer, Teresa (Shane) Ray, Barbra (Lynn) Below and Jason (Paula Menees) Scherer.

Grandpa Scherer was loved by 27 grandchildren, Harley Scherer; Andrew, Ethan and Elliot Glueck; Dylan, Gage, Reece and Jude Scherer; Hunter, Kelsi, Haley and Kaylen Glastetter; Klayton, Heather and Kaleb Gosche; Nathan, Lindsey and Lucia Kieffer; Carter, Jolie, Tanner and Chloe Scherer; Gaven and Carlee Ray; and Nick, Jake and Savannah Below.

He was also loved by seven great-grandchildren, Alaina Trankler; Carson Glueck; Charlie and Leo Glastetter; Kaisley and Bridge Moit; and Emerson Scherer.

Charlie is also survived by eight siblings, Jim Scherer, Ruth Anne Cashion, Clara Grider, Celeste Nenninger, Clete Scherer, Harold Scherer, Ann Stuckey and Danny Scherer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tom Scherer; and sister, Mary Louise Scherer.

A private family visitation and service will be held Friday. A public burial will follow at noon at St. Denis Catholic Cemetery in Benton, with the Rev. Bala Swamy Govindu officiating. Burial will be with full military honors.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.