Lawrence Scherr

Lawrence C. Scherr, 87, of Bismarck died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, at Sanford Health in Bismarck. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N 2nd Street, Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Becker officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at the North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery. Visitations will be held from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a vigil/rosary will begin at 6:00 pm. There will be no viewing due to cremation. Lawrence was born to Joesphine (Vetter) and Clemens Scherr at the family farm outside of Strasburg, ND. He was the one of nine children. He farmed with his father until he was 24 years old. He served in the Army for 3 years, stationed in Japan. While working in the copper industry in Butte, Montana, he met the love of his life, Bertha Schlichenmayer. They were married March 13, 1954. They moved to Steele, ND, for employment with BEK Telephone and stationed in Strasburg, ND. He was a telephone repair man for 32 years. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Bertha; seven children, Chris (Wanda), Bernice Husebye (Joel), Jean Scherr, Julie Dionne, Glenn (Judy), Diane Werner (Jeff) and Sam Scherr; sister, Lillian Kinonen, Vancouver, Washington. He also survived 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and three sisters. Memorials may be sent to support any organization or the charity of your choice. He will be missed dearly by his wife, children, sister, grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.