Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Scheurer, John Albert January 28, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. February 8, 2020

JOHN SCHEURER, 79
John Albert Scheurer, 79, f Lyons passed away on January 28, 2020. He was 
born on March 17, 1940, the son of Harold an Bertha (Schlosser) Scheurer of 
Ionia.

Preceding John in death were his parents and his in-laws, Leonard and Pauline 
Smith; his son, Spencer John in 1975; hi brothers, Harold and Jerry Scheurer; 
his sister, Betty Knox; his brother-in-law, Ken Knox, Harold Smith, Leon 
Smith, and Ron Gamble; and his sister-in-law, Elaine Gamble.

John is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marie (Smith) Scheurer; his 
children, Sonja Scheurer of Lansing, Shayla (Keith) Schneider of Portland, 
Stephea (Mike) Melnyk of White Lake, Sara (Steve) Smith of Eagle, and Charlie 
and Bruce; his grandchildren, Cammi, Kelsey, and John Schneider and Samantha 
and Shane Smith; his sister, Peggy (Joe) Russman, and his brothers and 
sisters-in-law, Joyce Segerlind, Janie Scheurer, Clara Smith, Sandy Smith, 
Norm and Mari Jane Smith, Barbra and Jake Eager, Betty and Pat Cavanaugh, 
Gladys and Chris Starr; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John was born and raised on his parent's farm in Ionia, Michigan, and in his 
early years enjoyed farming with his family. John was a graduate of Portland 
High School in 1958, and he joined the Army National Guard in 1962 and was 
called to active duty in 1968. John started work at Oldsmobile in 1960, 
retiring after 32 years in 1992. H met his wife, Marie, from Westphalia, 
Michigan in 1964 and they married on April 30, 1966, at St. Mary's Church in 
Westphalia.

Throughout his life, John throughly enjoyed spending time with family and 
friends including time spent at the fair participating in or watching cattle 
and livestock shows and auctions, at the cottage on the pontoon, playing 
cards traveling with his family, and watching Portland St. Patrick and MSU 
Spartan sports. He was actively involved in 4-H and Future Farmers of America 
in his youth and was also a 4-H leader. John always had a passion for farming 
with his nephews Mark and Jeff. John was known for being able to "shoot the 
breeze" with absolutely anyone and everyone, and will forever be remembered 
for being the most loving, devoted dad and grandpa.

John's family received friends and family at the Lehman Funeral Home, 210 E. 
Bridge St., Portland from 2-4 p.m and 6-8 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020, 
at the Lehman Funeral Home. A Mass of christian Burial was held at Portland 
St. Patrick Catholic Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020. In lieu 
of flowers, contributions may be made to the Portland St. Patrick Athletic 
Association in honor of John. Condolences may be left to his family at 
lehmanfuneralhome.com

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