Leonard "Len" Carl Scher

Leonard "Len" Carl Scher, 87, of Huntington, passed away at 5:18 pm Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Waters of Huntington. Len was born on July 18, 1936 in Huntington, IN, the son of Herman Scher and Mamie (Landrigan) Scher. He graduated from Huntington Catholic High School with the Class of 1954 and married Janet Sue Simon on June 20, 1964 in Huntington, IN. Leonard was a proud Veteran of the United States Army, where he taught Morse Code in 5 states. He worked as a Clerk for the Pennsylvania/Conrail Railroad, retiring in 1994 after 35 years. He also worked as a driver for Huntington Area Transportation (HAT). He was a lifetime member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Len loved playing and watching sports of all kinds. He served as an Usher for 11 Years at Notre Dame University, was then promoted to Captain Usher in 2000, and retired in 2006 from Ushering. Len was awarded a lifetime Gold Pass to attend any Notre Dame game. Len was proud to have attended the 1954 Milan High School State Championship basketball game that was portrayed in the movie "Hoosiers". He enjoyed coaching Huntington Catholic grade school boys and girls basketball, calling numbers for BINGO, playing Santa Claus, and singing for residents at nursing homes. He also volunteered at Love, Inc. Survivors include his loving Wife of 59 years, Janet Sue Scher of Huntington, IN; two Daughters, Jodie L. (Brian) Frecker of Zanesville, IN, Kelly A. (David) Johnson of Hebron, KY; Son, Kevin J. Scher of Huntington, IN; Sister, Mert (Bill) Pyle of Huntington, IN; eight Grandchildren, Dominic (Ava) Frecker, Clayton (Stephanie Renner, Fiance) Johnson, Trevor Johnson, Brice Johnson, Brittany (Daniel) Korff, Courtney (Collin) Wesco, Lindsey (Lucas) Newsome, and Graham Scher; two Great Grandchildren, Warner Joseph Wesco, and Linus Joseph Frecker; Brother in Law, Jerry Juergens, Sister in Law, Anne Scher, and Sister in Law, Joann Scher of Roanoke, IN. He is preceded in death by his Father, Herman J. Scher, Mother, Mamie Scher, Sister, Catherine Bauer, Sister, Virginia Bauer, Sister Patricia Meyer, Sister Mary C. Juergens, Brother, Philip Scher, Brother, Tom Scher, Brother, Lawrence Scher, and Brother, Walter Francis Scher. Visitation will be from 9:30 am - 11:30 am Friday, May 3, 2024 at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am Friday at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN. with Fr. Tony Steinacker officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Len to SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Leonard "Len" Carl Scher.

Leonard "Len" Carl Scher

July 18, 1936 - April 28, 2024