Loyd Howard Scherer

Retired Colonel US Army Reserve

Loyd Howard Scherer went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2017 at the age of 84.

He was born on October 19, 1932 to William and Elenora Hillegeist Scherer as the youngest of five boys.  His brothers were Raymond, Milburn, Woodrow and Leon Scherer.  He was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church on March 30, 1947 and was a member of the Abiding Faith Lutheran Church in Pinehurst, Texas.

He graduated from Tomball High School and attended Allen Military Academy in Bryan, Texas on a football scholarship.  He finished his college career at Sam Houston University.  After college, he enlisted in the Army Reserve and retired as a Colonel after 21 years of service to our country.  He worked as a draftsman in the oil and gas industry until his retirement in 1999.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Barbara Jean Scherer

2 sons:  Dwight Scherer and wife Sharon

Gary Scherer

3 step-children:  Richard Lowery and wife Megan

Kenneth Lowery and wife Kelli

Phyllis Rogers and husband Stanton

6 grandchildren:  Amanda Skiles and husband Erik

Justin Rogers

Kevin Rogers and wife Keeli

Timothy Lowery

Andrew Lowery

Tyler Lowery

Pallbearers will be Erik Skiles, Justin Rogers, Kevin Rogers, Timothy Lowery, Andrew Lowery and Tyler Lowery.