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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
Home.
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Elmer
Karl Scare