Born in Morristown, NJ, he flew 65 missions as a bomber crewman in World War II, served as a newspaper editor in suburban Boston and as editor of the Jewish Transcript in Seattle. He is remembered for his love of family and of Israel, his service to the mentally disabled, and his great love of life.
He is survived by a son, Robert Scheier (Mary-Lou), and a daughter Mary Stevenson (Jim); four grandchildren, Josh Stevenson (Sharon), Judah Stevenson (Sarah); Jon Stevenson, and Julia Scheier (Emily) as well as three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Sophie, and a son, Lawrence.
