Harold R. Scherer

Harold Richard Scherer, Davenport, 99 passed away March 1, at Genesis Mercy One. Harold was born to Edward and Francis Scherer, December 19, 1926 in Montpelier, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Ruth, brothers Edward and Dale. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6 at 10:00 AM in the Runge Mortuary Chapel. A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 5 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and one hour before the funeral. He will be laid to rest at Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made out to Eldridge Volunteer Fire Department. Cards may be sent to: Donna Carter, P.O. Box 52, Princeton, IA 52768. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com.

He married Jeanette Schnoor February 14, 1950. They were married 72 years until her passing in 2023. They had two children, Carol (Harvey) Klindt and Donna (Brian) Carter.

He loved antique tractor pulling and restoring tractors. Harold held many offices in organizations and helped organize Iowa State Fair antique pull and numerous other pulls by preparing the track.

Organizations he belonged to include Eastern Iowa Antique Tractor Pullers, River Bend Antique Tractor Pullers, Hawkeye Vintage Farm Machinery Association, Deere Valley Collectors. Harold was a dairy farmer and loved to farm with his wife, Jeanette. He was a member of Mississippi Valley Dairy Producers.

He loved to garden. And his sweet corn patch was his pride and joy. Grandchildren include David Klindt, Daniel (Jennifer) Klindt, Sarah (Michael) Sunderbruch, and Tyler Carter. Great grandchildren Kylie Klindt and Andrew Klindt. Harold was able to attend his granddaughter’s wedding on Valentine’s Day.

The family would like to thank his best friend Jim Bayles for the road trips and lunch times they spent together.