Robert Paul Sherer, age 95, of Marion died peacefully Sunday, April 13, 2014 at Marion Manor.
Born in Marion, Ohio October 20, 1918 to the late John H. and Maud (McAllister) Sherer, Robert was a WWII Army Veteran.
On October 19, 1944, Bob married Priscilla Pauline (Craig) Sherer who passed away April 20, 2003.
In 1983, after four decades of dedicated service, he retired from Landmark (formerly Farm Bureau) of Ohio as Petroleum Manager for Marion and Morrow counties.
Since childhood, Bob has been a member and faithful supporter of Marion First Church of the Nazarene.
Bob is survived by one daughter Susan (Donald) White of Edison, one son James (Malinda) Sherer of Bourbonnais, IL, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and one special friend Jean Fahrion. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Priscilla, two sisters: Lillian Miracle and Martha Henry; five brothers: Glen, Claude, Roy, Donald, and Jack; and one grandson.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors on Thursday, April 17, 2014. A funeral service will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 233 West Church Street, Marion, Ohio at 1:00 PM on Friday, April 18, 2014 with Associate Pastor Steven deWeber officiating. Burial will follow at Chapel Heights Memory Gardens where the Marion County United Veterans’ Council will conduct Military Honors.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sterling House of Marion. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
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