Doug Scherr

July 17, 1967 – March 20, 2026

The world lost a bit of its steady, quiet strength on March 20, 2026, with the passing of Frederick Douglas Scherr, known to all as "Doug." Having spent a lifetime ensuring everyone was "all good," Doug decided his work here was done, and he peacefully set off to reunite with his loved ones who had gone before him. Born in Lubbock on July 17, 1967, Doug spent 58 years proving that one can have simple needs while living a remarkably full and impactful life.

Doug grew up in Dallas, where he and his twin brother, Dennis, acted as a two-man storm front. Together, they swept their little brother, Dustin, into various shenanigans and perfected the fine art of relentless pranks and the brotherly pestering of their big sister, Christy. These were the years of North Padre sand in the floorboards, ski trips to Ruidoso, and cross-country treks to California—the kind of childhood that builds both the grit required to survive a house full of siblings and the deep, unshakeable loyalty Doug carried for the rest of his life.

After graduating from J.J. Pearce in '85 and attending Stephen F. Austin—where he was a proud member of Phi Delta Theta—Doug found his soulmate. On January 31, 1998, he married Shannon in Lake Tahoe. Together, they didn’t just build a life; in the early years of their marriage, they dominated the local soccer scene as a team.

While he was a respected fixture in the electrical supply industry through his 30 years at Summit and Crawford Electric, Doug’s heart was always on the sidelines of his children’s lives. He had the joy of raising Alex through his youth, and he was the constant, quiet force for Hayden and Paige, his greatest joys. He never missed a soccer or lacrosse game for Hayden and took meticulous care of Paige. His fulfillment deepened as he watched his children thrive: seeing Hayden find his passion in rock climbing and fighting forest fires, and watching Paige flourish in her love for horseback riding and taking care of animals.

Doug was a man who knew what he liked. He loved the salt air of the Cayman Islands and the tradition of golf; he attended The Masters three times and traveled to the British Open, where he checked a major item off his bucket list by playing the Old Course at St. Andrews. Yet, he was just as happy at home, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, catching up on his favorite shows, or listening to Tom Petty and Coldplay. He found a rhythmic peace in the simple things, right down to his daily trips to the grocery store.

He believed in the power of a small, tight-knit circle, and those within it were truly blessed. Doug was famous for two words: "You good?" It wasn't just a question; it was his way of keeping watch. Whether at a family gathering or in the quiet moments of everyday life, Doug was constantly checking on his people, ensuring they were taken care of before he ever thought of himself.

Doug has gone ahead to reunite with his father, Frederick; his brother, Dennis; his son, Alex; his uncle, Steven; and his grandparents, Vivian and Meryl Smith.

He leaves behind a massive, loving family who will keep his memory alive: his wife, Shannon; his son, Hayden, and girlfriend, Lindsay; his daughter, Paige; and his mother, Cheryl. He is also survived by his father-in-law, Mike Freitas, and wife Becke; mother-in-law, Susan Campbell, and husband Kit; sister, Christy Kemendo, and husband Johnny; brother, Dustin, and wife Erin; and sisters-in-law Catherine Scherr, Mika Moran and husband Matt, and Lindsay Davis and husband Tim. He will be deeply missed by his nieces and nephews: Courtney Kemendo; Morgan Oliver and husband Jake (and great-niece and nephew Charlotte and Graham); Jack Kemendo, Sam, Gracie, Charles, and Grace Scherr; Madison Hutchins and husband Hayden; and Mason Moran and wife, Paige.

Services will be held on Friday, April 10th, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Methodist Church, 5801 West Plano Parkway, Plano, Texas.

Following services a reception will be held at the Scherr family home.

In honor of Doug, the family asks that you remember him by doing what he did best: Take a moment to sit back and soak it all in, listen to some Tom Petty, or simply turn to the person next to you and ask, "You good?"—and really mean it.