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Edward "Duke" Scherer
March 30, 1940 - February 23, 2023
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Obituary For Edward "Duke" Scherer
POYNETTE- Edward “Duke” Scherer, age 82, passed away on February 23, 2023 at his home with family by his side. He was born March 30, 1940 in Madison, WI to parents, William “Bill” and Helen (Karnes) Scherer. Duke married Judy Tucker on May 5, 1962, celebrating sixty years of marriage together. Duke was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He spent his career as a locksmith, working for the family business, started by his father, at Bill’s Key Shop. Duke was a longtime member and past local president of the Eagles Club. He was also the state president and Great Lakes regional president of the Eagles.
Duke is survived by his wife, Judy Scherer; daughter, Michelle Hughes (Jeff Evans); grandchildren, Erin Pulvermacher, James Hughes, Shaun Hughes, PJ Pulvermacher; son-in-law, Michael Hughes; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, Bill (Diana) Scherer; nieces and nephew, Marylynn, Darlamae, Paulette, Lynn, and Billy; sister-in-law, Shirley Burr and her 2 children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Mark Scherer in 2009; sister, Della Fae Scott; parents-in-law, Roy and Margaret Tucker.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, WI. A visitation will take place from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Following the service, a celebration of life will take place at the Eagles Club, 2109 Bartillon Dr., Madison, WI.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Eagles State Memorial Fund, Eagles Cancer Fund, or Eagles Kidney Fund.
To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N. Sherman Avenue 608-249-8257
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March 09, 2023
I worked with Duke! He was a really classy gentleman and will be missed
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February 27, 2023
So sorry for the loss of a loved one. Duke you will be missed by many friends and family. You were a wonderful person and friend. My heart goes out to the family.😪😪❤❤
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February 27, 2023
Every time I saw Duke at an Eagle's function, he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed and condolences to his family. Paula Powers - Jacobs
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February 25, 2023
To the family.. please find comfort in the loving memories you hold dear in your hearts. Debbie Blair
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