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							 Visitation:
							10 a.m. to Noon Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 
							First Missionary Church, in Berne, Indiana 
							Service:
							Noon Thursday at the church 
							
							Funeral home:
							
							
							Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, Decatur, 
							Indiana 
							Obituary  
							 
							Elmer Karl Scare, 87, of Lincoln, 
							Illinois - formerly of Geneva, Indiana – passed away 
							September 7, 2022, at St. Clara's Rehab Center in 
							Lincoln. He was born August 6, 1935, in Willshire 
							Township, Van Wert County, Ohio, to Karl and 
							Willihemia Cathryn (Hinck) Scare. On April 21, 1957, 
							he married Kathryn Esibell Burkhart, she preceded 
							him in death on December 2, 2018.  
							 
							He was a member of First Missionary Church, in 
							Berne, where he served as an usher for many years. 
							 
							Elmer was a US Army Veteran and served in Korea. He 
							was an upholsterer specializing in repairs. He 
							worked for Dunbar Furniture, Smith Furniture and 
							Berne Furniture. Elmer left an impact on everyone he 
							ever met, with his generosity and kindness. He loved 
							spending time with his friends and family. After 
							recovering from a cancer diagnosis, Elmer and his 
							wife traveled extensively – especially enjoying 
							cruises. 
							 
							Among survivors are his sister, Elmyra Wolfe; his 
							brother, Phillip Scare; cousins, Tom and Mary 
							Anderson with whom he made his home prior to 
							entering St. Clara's Rehab.  
							 
							He was preceded in death by his loving wife, of 61 
							years, Esibell Scare; step brothers, Jerry 
							Flueckiger and Ed Lane; his brother, Dave Scare. 
							 
							A Funeral Services will be at Noon on Thursday, 
							September 15, 2022, at First Missionary Church, in 
							Berne. Pastor Rick Schwartz and Pastor Dathen Foust 
							officiating and burial will be in Backesto Cemetery. 
							Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, 
							from 10 a.m. to Noon also at the church.   | 
							
							 
                
                  
                
				  
					
					  
					Preferred memorials are to First Missionary 
					Church or Geneva Fire Department. 
					 
					Arrangements are handled by Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral 
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