Dave Scherr Obituary Dave Scherr August 12, 1952 - December 5, 2014 Sedley - David Morris Dave" Scherr, 62, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, December 5, 2014. Dave was born in Suffolk and was predeceased by his father, Brad Scherr. After many years in the tire and automotive industry, Dave and Dee left the corporate world to become mushroom farmers. In 2003, Dave and Dee s Home Grown Mushrooms became a reality. Dave is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dee Scherr; his beloved daughter, Amy Scherr; mother, Pearl Scherr; his sister, Margaret S. Sawyer and husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; a niece, Elizabeth Sawyer-Malinas ; a nephew, Brandon Sawyer and Dave s well- loved dog, Nellie Bell. A celebration of Dave s life will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Wright Funeral Home, 206 W. 4th Ave., Franklin, with the Pastor Paul Harfst officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, 800 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA 23504. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2850788 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/dave-scherr-obituary?id=16373322 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/dave-scherr-sedley-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary David Morris "Dave" Scherr, who passed away on 5 December 2014 at the age of 62, was a former tire and automotive industry worker who became a mushroom farmer. He is survived by his wife, daughter, mother, sister, niece, nephew, and dog. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A celebration of Dave Scherr's life took place on 10 December 2014 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin. Burial details were not disclosed. ## The Edited Obituary Dave Scherr 12 August 1952 - 5 December 2014 Sedley - David Morris "Dave" Scherr, 62, passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, 5 December 2014. Dave was born in Suffolk and was predeceased by his father, Brad Scherr. After many years in the tire and automotive industry, Dave and Dee left the corporate world to become mushroom farmers. In 2003, Dave and Dee's Home Grown Mushrooms became a reality. Dave is survived by his wife of 32 years, Dee Scherr; his beloved daughter, Amy Scherr; mother, Pearl Scherr; his sister, Margaret S. Sawyer and husband, Bill, of Chesapeake; a niece, Elizabeth Sawyer-Malinas; a nephew, Brandon Sawyer; and Dave's well-loved dog, Nellie Bell. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at 2 PM Wednesday, 10 December 2014, at Wright Funeral Home, 206 W. 4th Ave., Franklin, with Pastor Paul Harfst officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia, 800 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, VA 23504. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | David Morris Dave Scherr | |---------|--------------------------| | Age | 62 years | | Birth | 12 August 1952; Suffolk | | Death | 5 December 2014; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------|----------------| | David Morris Dave Scherr | Decedent | Sedley, VA | | Dee Scherr | Spouse | Sedley, VA | | Brad Scherr | Parent | -- | | Pearl Scherr | Parent | Unknown | | Amy Scherr | Child | Unknown | | Margaret S. Sawyer | Sibling | Chesapeake, VA | | Bill Sawyer | Sibling-in-law | Chesapeake, VA | | Elizabeth Sawyer-Malinas | Niece | Unknown | | Brandon Sawyer | Nephew | Unknown | | Nellie Bell | Pet | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. David Morris "Dave" Scherr was born on 12 August 1952 in Suffolk, VA. 2. He passed away unexpectedly on 5 December 2014 at the age of 62. 3. Dave spent many years in the tire and automotive industry before becoming a mushroom farmer. 4. In 2003, he and his wife, Dee, established Dave and Dee's Home Grown Mushrooms.