John Phillip Scherer, 68, of Sidney and formerly of DeGraff, died at 3:25 PM Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
He was born in DeGraff on December 8, 1941, a son of the late Raymond E. and Glendora Bates Scherer. He also was preceded in death by a son, Jeffry Lynn Scherer; a brother, Eugene Scherer; two sisters, Mable Kachele and Betty Dressback.
Survivors include a son, Raymond M. Scherer of DeGraff; a sister, Christine Garrett of Sidney, two grandchildren, Cassie Fox of Columbus and Colt Scherer of DeGraff; and several nieces and nephews.
A Rosewood High School graduate, he operated Shady Bowl Speedway for his mother for several years. He was a farmer and self employed laborer.
He attended the DeGraff United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Carolyn Christman conducts a graveside service at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 24, 2010 in the Greenwood-Union Cemetery, DeGraff. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 23, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rexer-Riggin-Madden Funeral Home, DeGraff.