Mr. Scheyd was born on January 18, 1921 in New Britain, CT, the son of Louis F. Scheyd and Mary (Whittbeck) Scheyd.
Mr. Scheyd served in the Navy and graduated from the University of CT with a civil engineering degree. He founded and operated Scheyd Construction specializing in bridge construction throughout NH.
His hobbies included ice dancing, fishing, hunting and was a well-known carver and restorer of duck decoys. He also enjoyed oil and water color painting.
Members of his family include his wife of 68 years, Dorothy (Schussler) Scheyd who predeceased him in 2014; children include 3 sons, David L. Scheyd (deceased), Jeffrey J. Scheyd and his wife Linda of Myrtle Beach, SC, Wayne F. Scheyd and his wife Jo-Ann of Allenstown, NH, and a daughter, Barbara Sanel and her husband Alfred of Bedford, NH; a granddaughter Karey Scheyd and her husband Irfan Hydari of Austin, TX; grandson, Travis Scheyd and his wife Mandy and their daughters; Lyla Scheyd. He is survived by a brother, Joseph F. Scheyd and 3 nephews all from CT.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 10:00am- 11:00am. A Christian Service at the Bennett Funeral Home, 2019 North Main Street, Concord, NH, will follow. Once the service has concluded, a procession will be to Contoocook Village Cemetery, Contoocook, NH.
It has been suggested that those who wish make memorial donations to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, 30 Pillsbury St, Concord, NH 03301.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bennettfuneralhome.com for the Scheyd family.
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