Frederick Douglas Scherer, of O’Fallon, Missouri was born on March 13, 1940 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Frederick J. and Emma E. (Schumacher) Scherer and passed away on Nov. 18, 2025 at the age of 85 years.
Fred married Jacqueline Brakensiek on October 15, 1960 in Ferguson, Missouri.
He was a member of Floor Layers Union #1310.
He served seven years in the United States Army Reserve as a Tank Gunner and Rifle Marksman, Specialist E-5 with the 11th Army Corps. Co. A, 4th Medium Tank Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division.
Fred was an ordained minister who along with Jacqueline served area prisons as chaplains for 23 years.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and motorcycle riding.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lamont Scherer; and brother-in-law, Merlin Brakensiek.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jacqueline; children, Douglas (Susan) Scherer of O’Fallon, Missouri, Diane (Keith) Semrow of Foristell, Missouri and Laura (Mark) Quick of O’Fallon, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Thomas Brakensiek of St. Charles, Missouri; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at the Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025 at the Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri with Pastor Darla Buettner officiating.
Interment followed at Delhi Cemetery in Cuba, Missouri.
Arrangements under the direction of the Mizell Funeral Home & Crematory in Cuba, Missouri.
