August 14, 2021 at 3:57 a.m.
Joseph Scher
Obituary
Joseph F. “Jay” Scher, 92, of The Reserve at Hamilton Trace, Fishers, Indiana, went home to Heaven on Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021.
He was born March 14, 1929, to Joseph and E. Mildred Scher in Huntington, Indiana.
Joe graduated from Pennville (Indiana) High School in 1947. He then earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business education from Ball State University and a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Purdue University.
Joe strongly believed in the power of education. He recognized the value of collaboration and sought to involve all people in the circle of student learning. Joe’s education career included 16 years teaching high school business courses and 24 years as a public school administrator. Throughout Joe’s career, others sought out his advice and wisdom, often asking him to serve as their mentor.
Joe had an uncanny ability to recall names and dates, ranging from New York Yankees stats to former students, and, most of all, special dates of family and friends to whom he’d send specifically chosen Hallmark cards with a hand-written note.
Joe embraced the love of God, family, friendships and those he met along life’s journey. He had joy in his heart and expressed it to others with his positive attitude, a smile, a compliment, words of kindness and encouragement, a listening ear, his generosity and by offering a helping hand where needed. That joy in his heart was also reflected in his passion for music. He sang bass in church choirs and was known to hum and whistle while at work.
Joe is survived by his children Joi (Brad) Jimison of Elkhart, Mark (Kris) Scher of Mishawaka, Amy (David) Reimschisel of Leo, Jill (Patrick) Mohan of Elkhart and stepson Michael (Rhonda Hobbs) Stavropulos of Carmel; grandchildren Corey (Tammy) Scher, Katyana (Jeff) Kaminer, Leah (Ian) Heuer, Jama Reimschisel, Shaye Mohan and Kacie Mohan; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Suzanne (Waltz) Scher; and nieces Jody Harland and Jennifer Dwyer.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy (Stavropulous) Scher; brother, Norbert D. Scher; and grandson, Forrest K. Howard.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Fishers United Methodist Church, 9691 E. 116th St., Fishers, Indiana. Private services will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery in Kokomo.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Joseph “Jay” with a memorial contribution to the Food Pantry of Fishers United Methodist Church, 9691 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN 46037.
He was born March 14, 1929, to Joseph and E. Mildred Scher in Huntington, Indiana.
Joe graduated from Pennville (Indiana) High School in 1947. He then earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business education from Ball State University and a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Purdue University.
Joe strongly believed in the power of education. He recognized the value of collaboration and sought to involve all people in the circle of student learning. Joe’s education career included 16 years teaching high school business courses and 24 years as a public school administrator. Throughout Joe’s career, others sought out his advice and wisdom, often asking him to serve as their mentor.
Joe had an uncanny ability to recall names and dates, ranging from New York Yankees stats to former students, and, most of all, special dates of family and friends to whom he’d send specifically chosen Hallmark cards with a hand-written note.
Joe embraced the love of God, family, friendships and those he met along life’s journey. He had joy in his heart and expressed it to others with his positive attitude, a smile, a compliment, words of kindness and encouragement, a listening ear, his generosity and by offering a helping hand where needed. That joy in his heart was also reflected in his passion for music. He sang bass in church choirs and was known to hum and whistle while at work.
Joe is survived by his children Joi (Brad) Jimison of Elkhart, Mark (Kris) Scher of Mishawaka, Amy (David) Reimschisel of Leo, Jill (Patrick) Mohan of Elkhart and stepson Michael (Rhonda Hobbs) Stavropulos of Carmel; grandchildren Corey (Tammy) Scher, Katyana (Jeff) Kaminer, Leah (Ian) Heuer, Jama Reimschisel, Shaye Mohan and Kacie Mohan; several great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Suzanne (Waltz) Scher; and nieces Jody Harland and Jennifer Dwyer.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy (Stavropulous) Scher; brother, Norbert D. Scher; and grandson, Forrest K. Howard.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Fishers United Methodist Church, 9691 E. 116th St., Fishers, Indiana. Private services will be held at Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery in Kokomo.
In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Joseph “Jay” with a memorial contribution to the Food Pantry of Fishers United Methodist Church, 9691 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN 46037.
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