Joseph ‘Jerry’ Scheffer

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Joseph "Jerry"  Scheffer of Bradenton, FL, passed away around 2 p.m., Wednesday,  April 18, 2018, at the age of 79. He was born on January 17, 1939 in St. Louis,MO, where he grew up.

He was the son of the late Zeno Scheffer and Loretta (Moriority) Scheffer. He was also preceded in death  by his son, Jeffrey Scot Scheffer and Jeff's mother, Barbara DiTrapani Scheffer. Jerry and Barbara started  their restaurant/motel business venture, Zeno's, in Sullivan, MO, where, for 23 years, remained a staple establishment  in the community. He continued this business with his second wife, by whom he is survived; Kara (Yoest) Scheffer. He later moved to Bradenton, FL, to help care for his parents during their final years. He spent most of his last years refinishing and selling antiques, as well as general handyman in his development.  Jerry loved to entertain and work with his hands, as well as create beautiful stained-glass pieces as a hobby, which he learned from his father.  

He is survived by his loving sister, Jane (Scheffer) Schader and brother, Tom Scheffer; six loving children;

Michael Scheffer and wife Tracey, Christina (Scheffer) Farrell and husband Mike, Eric Scheffer, Shaun Scheffer, Jessica Becker and her husband Richard, Matthew Scheffer and his wife Sarah, his daughter-in-law, Melanie (Agasino) Scheffer; 13 loving grandchildren; Maddie, Lillie and Dominic Scheffer, Callie and Karchy Farrell, Hannah and Isabella Scheffer, Mchael and Mackenzie Scheffer, Mason and Emily Becker, William and George Scheffer; as well as his good friend, Rick Wilson.

Memorial  Service will be held Saturday, July 21, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 120 E. Scotio St., St. James, MO 65559.  The service will begin promptly at 2 p.m.

Reception to follow at DiTrapani's On The Square, 400 E 6th Street, Rolla MO 65401. RSVPs would be greatly appreciated: michaelzeno1301@gmail.com.

There is a block of rooms reserved at the local Hampton Inn, Rolla, 2201 N. Bishop Ave., Rolla, MO 65401, for those out of town attendees. Please book by 7/17 to ensure a room is available; 573-308-1060.

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