Jeffrey "Jeff" Donald Scheer
October 6, 1958 — April 24, 2019
Jeffrey “Jeff” Donald Scheer, 60, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at the University of Iowa Clinics and Hospitals, Iowa City, Iowa. A Visitation will take place from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2019, at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 3500 29th Avenue, Marion, Iowa. A Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church conducted by Pastor Darin Ulmer of the Community Baptist Church. Inurnment will follow at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion.
Jeff was born October 6, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Donald and Phyllis (Ford) Scheer. He graduated from Linn Mar High School and attended classes at Kirkwood Community College. Jeff most recently worked as a custodian at the Linn Mar High School, specifically working in the music department. He loved his job and cherished the friendships he made with co-workers, staff and students. Jeff particularly enjoyed preparing for and watching student performances. Jeff loved cooking and was best known for baking hundreds of dozens of cookies that he shared with Linn Mar students and friends.
Jeff served his Lord, Jesus Christ, and was a member of the Community Baptist Church of Marion. Pastor Darin Ulmer, Deacon Don Rinderknecht and all his church family were a great source of help and support for Jeff, particularly during the past six months as he battled serious health problems.
Jeff was an avid train enthusiast and collector. He spent much of his free time watching trains and building a large scale model train layout in his garage.
Jeff is survived and lovingly remembered by his five siblings, Philip (Faith) Scheer, Lynn (Carolyn) Scheer, Tim Scheer, Vanita (Joe) Pearson, and Kenny (Pam) Scheer; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Ryan Scheer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Community Baptist Church, 3290 9th Street, Marion, Iowa, 52302.
Jeff was born October 6, 1958, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Donald and Phyllis (Ford) Scheer. He graduated from Linn Mar High School and attended classes at Kirkwood Community College. Jeff most recently worked as a custodian at the Linn Mar High School, specifically working in the music department. He loved his job and cherished the friendships he made with co-workers, staff and students. Jeff particularly enjoyed preparing for and watching student performances. Jeff loved cooking and was best known for baking hundreds of dozens of cookies that he shared with Linn Mar students and friends.
Jeff served his Lord, Jesus Christ, and was a member of the Community Baptist Church of Marion. Pastor Darin Ulmer, Deacon Don Rinderknecht and all his church family were a great source of help and support for Jeff, particularly during the past six months as he battled serious health problems.
Jeff was an avid train enthusiast and collector. He spent much of his free time watching trains and building a large scale model train layout in his garage.
Jeff is survived and lovingly remembered by his five siblings, Philip (Faith) Scheer, Lynn (Carolyn) Scheer, Tim Scheer, Vanita (Joe) Pearson, and Kenny (Pam) Scheer; many nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a nephew, Ryan Scheer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Community Baptist Church, 3290 9th Street, Marion, Iowa, 52302.
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