Francis J. Scheer, age 93, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

Francis was born to William Scheer Sr. & Mary Odelia Roof Scheer on May 11, 1932. Francis retired from the Illinois Central Railroad where he worked as a Machinist and Laborer. Francis was a longtime member of St. John Catholic Church and a resident of the St. John Community. He was a farmer and loved his tractors, especially any John Deere.

Francis was a true family man, loving his family, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved playing most any card game with friends and family.

Survivors include two daughters, Beth (Herman) Krimple of Paducah, Kentucky, and Monica (Ronnie) Spurlock of Andersonville, Tennessee; three sons, Charles Scheer, Timothy (Nina) Scheer, and Rob

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