David Lee Scherer

May 27, 1949-December 26, 2022

David Lee Scherer, 73, of Muncie, passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.

He was born on May 27, 1949, in New Haven, Kentucky.

Mr. Scherer attended Noblesville High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2011 from Brockway Glass as a machine operator after 35 years of employment.

Mr. Scherer loved fishing and woodworking. He was a member of the Alexandria Eagles Aerie #1771 and Muncie American Legion Post #19.

Survivors include his wife Sharon Scherer; daughter Jennifer Jones of Anderson; son Jason (Lisa) Scherer of Lapel; 2 stepsons Brian Holle of Logansport and Ashley Moore of Memphis, Tennessee; 2 brothers Jim (Carol) Scherer of Florida and David Scherer of California; 4 grandchildren Torey (John) Ellis, Gabe Jones, Teague Scherer and Haiden Scherer; and 2 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Trudy Scherer; and 2 brothers Richard Scherer and Steve Scherer.

A funeral service is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Hersberger-Bozell Funeral Home, 1010 North Main St., Lapel with the Rev. Neal Brown officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Brookside Cemetery in Lapel at a later date.

Visitation is scheduled to run from 57 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project.

Online condolences may be shared at hersbergerbozell.com