Oscar Louis Scherer, a good, strong Christian, age 90.5, of Victoria, went peacefully to be with his Loving God and Savior on Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022 in the comfort of his own home with Father Gabriel Bentil kneeling on his left holding his hand while blessing him in prayer with the Last Rites, Anointing and Placement of the Ashes as his loving Daughter-In-Law, Carol Ann Dufour Scherer, knelt on his right holding his hand during the prayers. It was divine timing. Oscar was born in Inez to a German Immigrant Family on July 8, 1931. Preceded in death by his Father, Herman Scherer and Mother, Elsie Schoener Scherer. He was a Veteran of the Korean War and served in the United States Army after which he moved to Victoria and worked as a mechanic at Timberlake Ford. He then married his beautiful wife, Mary Virginia Conti Scherer on February 23, 1954 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Victoria, Texas. Oscar moved on to work for DuPont Plant where he retired after 35 years of employment. During which time he was a very successful Rancher and Farmer on their Conti-Scherer Ranch. He was a member of 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, and Independent Cattlemen's Association.
Oscar is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Conti Scherer, Brother, Herman Scherer and Sister, Gladys Scherer Rainey and Parents.
Oscar is survived by his sons Mark Scherer and Gregory Oscar Scherer, wife Carol Ann Dufour Scherer and their two Girls, his cherished Granddaughters, Amelia Virginia Scherer and Caroline Marie Scherer.
The Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 6 PM-7:30 PM with the Recitation of the Rosary following at Colonial Funeral Home. The Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022, 10 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church, officiated by Father Gabriel Bentil. Burial will follow at Catholic Cemetery #2. Arrangements are by Colonial Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Nick Jasek, Nathan Cervenka, Bobby Rainey, Darrell Dornak, Chris Janak and Stephanie Stubbs.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Joseph High School, Holy Family Catholic Church, Hospice of South Texas, and/or the charity of your choice.
The Family of Gregory Oscar Scherer wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the Private Care Givers led by Reyes Sherman, Sally Cantu, Paul Martinez, Dora Leos, and Sylvia Fryer as well as Hospice of South Texas. Blessings to all.
