Dorothy V. (Locke) Scheerer
April 18, 1936- January 3, 2015
Dorothy V. (Locke) Scheerer, 78, of Anderson, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Community Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born on April 18, 1936 in Star City, Indiana, the daughter of Recie and Hazel (Foust) Locke. She was a graduate of Indiana University, and was a teacher at St. Charles School in Peru and also at Peru Community Schools. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anderson. She enjoyed knitting, reading, being active, her Bible Study group, and going to the movies, especially Disney movies. Her joy was her grandchildren. She worked as a social worker for Child Protective Services. She also worked in the Lapel Elementary School aftercare program.
She is survived by her mother, Hazel Schock of Logansport ; 3 children, Jill (Mike) Mowrey of Anderson, Andy Scheerer of Bloomington, Susy Meyer of Rochester, IN, Grandchildren: Ashley Frederick, Tristan Mowrey, and Kylan Mowrey. A brother, Harold (Ruth Ann) Locke of Dunkirk and sister, Norma Kline of Logansport. Several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Edward A. Scheerer, a granddaughter, Kristy Meyer, and a sister, Anna Arnold.
A memorial service will be held at 6PM Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Rozelle Johnson Funeral Service. Visitation with the family will be from 4-6 PM Tuesday before the service.
Memorial Contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society.
Rozelle-Johnson Funeral Service handled the arrangements.
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