Olive

Scherer

Olive L. Scherer, age 99 passed away Friday, October 14, 2016 at Van Wert Manor, Van Wert, Ohio. Prior to that she lived independently in her home until the age of 98.

She was born December 2, 1916 in Van Wert County, Ohio the daughter of the late William McKinley and Leona Pearl (McClure) Thomas. On November 7, 1941 she married William Scherer, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1974.

Surviving are a daughter Pamela (Keith) Johnson of rural Paulding; three grandsons, Craig (Paula) Johnson of Van Wert, Todd Johnson of Fort Wayne, IN, Ryan (Melissa) Johnson of Lima, OH; five great grandchildren: Connor and Elizabeth of Van Wert, Keiden, Mason and Reagan of Lima, OH; and a sister, Donna Adams, of Grover Hill.

Also preceding her in death are her sisters, Rheba Miller, Betty Koenig, and her brother, Bill Thomas.

Olive was active in her community by belonging to Zion United Methodist Church, Community Club, Bunco, Black Swamp CB Club, Van Wert VFW Auxiliary, and served on the Paulding County Election Board. She worked at the G.C. Murphy Five and Dime Store, Van Wert, for 19 years. She was a 1935 graduate of Grover Hill High School.

Olive made many fond memories for her family, especially her three grandsons who had lots of fun times together.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding. Burial will follow in Middle Creek Cemetery, Grover Hill, Ohio.

Visitation will be 4- 7 PM Monday, October 17 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Tuesday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Grover Hill EMS.