Thomas C. "Tim" Sherer, 90, of South Whitley, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash.
He was born January 22, 1925 in South Whitley a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High School but was inducted into the U.S. Navy prior to his senior year. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
On June 26, 1945 he was united in marriage to NaDean Stucker. They have always made their home in South Whitley.
He spent his work career with United Technologies. An expert tool and die maker, he traveled the world trouble shooting equipment and dies for United Technologies’ worldwide manufacturing operations.
He was a 50 year member of Freemasons and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, NaDean; two daughters, Lana (Jim) Reed of Wabash and Kim Calhoun of Florida; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Harold Sherer, and three sisters, Willodean Smith, Dorothy Sherer and Helen Parker.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11th at the South Whitley Cemetery.
Smith and Sons Miller Chapel - April 23, 2015
He was born January 22, 1925 in South Whitley a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High School but was inducted into the U.S. Navy prior to his senior year. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
On June 26, 1945 he was united in marriage to NaDean Stucker. They have always made their home in South Whitley.
He spent his work career with United Technologies. An expert tool and die maker, he traveled the world trouble shooting equipment and dies for United Technologies’ worldwide manufacturing operations.
He was a 50 year member of Freemasons and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, NaDean; two daughters, Lana (Jim) Reed of Wabash and Kim Calhoun of Florida; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Harold Sherer, and three sisters, Willodean Smith, Dorothy Sherer and Helen Parker.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11th at the South Whitley Cemetery.
Smith and Sons Miller Chapel - April 23, 2015
Thomas C. "Tim" Sherer, 90, of South Whitley, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Wabash.
He was born January 22, 1925 in South Whitley a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High School but was inducted into the U.S. Navy prior to his senior year. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
On June 26, 1945 he was united in marriage to NaDean Stucker. They have always made their home in South Whitley.
He spent his work career with United Technologies. An expert tool and die maker, he traveled the world trouble shooting equipment and dies for United Technologies’ worldwide manufacturing operations.
He was a 50 year member of Freemasons and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, NaDean; two daughters, Lana (Jim) Reed of Wabash and Kim Calhoun of Florida; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Harold Sherer, and three sisters, Willodean Smith, Dorothy Sherer and Helen Parker.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11th at the South Whitley Cemetery.
Smith and Sons Miller Chapel - April 23, 2015
He was born January 22, 1925 in South Whitley a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High School but was inducted into the U.S. Navy prior to his senior year. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII.
On June 26, 1945 he was united in marriage to NaDean Stucker. They have always made their home in South Whitley.
He spent his work career with United Technologies. An expert tool and die maker, he traveled the world trouble shooting equipment and dies for United Technologies’ worldwide manufacturing operations.
He was a 50 year member of Freemasons and a member of the American Legion.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, NaDean; two daughters, Lana (Jim) Reed of Wabash and Kim Calhoun of Florida; five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert and Harold Sherer, and three sisters, Willodean Smith, Dorothy Sherer and Helen Parker.
A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 11th at the South Whitley Cemetery.
Smith and Sons Miller Chapel - April 23, 2015
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