Joan C. Scherer

Joan C. Scherer, age 84, of Darboy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, November 14, 2016. She was born on April 23, 1932, daughter of the late Martin and Jane (Janssen) Van Hoof. Joan graduated from St. John High School in Little Chute, Class of 1950. She then attended St. Agnes School of Nursing and became a Registered Nurse. Joan was a dedicated RN until she started working at her husband’s drug store, Look Drug Store in Kaukauna, in 1987.

Joan married John Scherer on January 30, 1954, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage before his passing in 2012.

Faith was extremely important to Joan, and she was very active in her parish communities. She was involved in Bible studies, Parish Council, and care ministries at both St. Aloysius in Kaukauna and Holy Angels in Darboy. She was also a trustee and a lector at Mass. Joan enjoyed golfing at Fox Valley Golf Club, playing cards in her card club, puzzles, gardening, lunch dates with friends, her YMCA “Silver Sneakers”, and camping, especially the annual family outing to Peninsula State Park for their week long tent camping adventure. Most of all, Joan enjoyed time spent with her family. Any time they were gathered together, she was filled with joy.

Joan is survived by her children: Tom (Jodie), New London; Mark (Pat), Kaukauna; Cathy (Gene) Ott, Menasha; Joe (Deb), Little Chute; Pete (Sue), Darboy; Paul (Shelley), Hortonville; Jane (Tom) Vande Yacht, Kaukauna; Judy (Bill) Kobussen, Kaukauna; Lisa (Dan) Krieck, Darboy; grandchildren: Laura Scherer, Amy Scherer; Sean Scherer, Kerry (Jon) Evers, Caity (Dave) Markowitz, Brendan Scherer; Vicky (Scott) Merzlicker, Sarah (Brian) Crowe, Jenny (Luke) Sternig, Becky (Aaron) Wanserski; John Scherer, Jena Scherer; Melissa (Brandon) Wurzer, Travis (fiancé  Danna Miller) Scherer; Eric Scherer, Megan (Aaron) Curran, Emily Scherer; Jordan Vande Yacht; Tom Kobussen, Grace Kobussen; Morgan (fiancé Matt Stephani) Krieck, and Paige Krieck; great grandchildren: Brady and Logan Merzlicker, Alayna, Autumn and Ava Crowe, Arya, Emmy and Elly Sternig; sisters-in-law: Anne Van Hoof and Dawn Van Hoof; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband, John Scherer; her parents; son-in-law, Tom Kobussen; grandchildren: Andy Ott, Michael Scherer and Erin Scherer; great grandchild, Arlo Sternig; sisters: Ann (Doc) Goshgarian and Blanche (Tim) Timmers; brothers: Gerard (Jean) Van Hoof, Francis Van Hoof and Urban Van Hoof; father and mother-in-law: John and Laura (Pfiester) Scherer; brothers and sisters-in-law: Patricia (Jim) Van Camp, Barb (Jim) Harp, and Sr. Mary Scherer O.P.

The funeral liturgy will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, November 26, 2016, at Holy Spirit Parish, Darboy location, W2796 Cty Hwy KK, Appleton, with Fr. Bob Kollath officiating. Friends may call directly at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the Mass. Interment will be in Holy Angels Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.

The Scherer family would like to extend a special thank you to all of the “Angels” at Fox Valley Hematology and Oncology and Compassus Hospice for all of their compassionate care given to Joan. Also to all of her neighbors, friends and family who have helped Joan in any way during her illness. She appreciated and loved each and every one of you.

Mom, you are the most inspirational, strong and compassionate person we know.  You will forever be in our hearts.  “YOU are the best!” Love, your family.

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