William Elmer Sheurman
William Elmer Sheurman age 98, formerly of Liberty, IL died on Monday, July 22, 2019 in Good Samaritan Home. He was born on January 2, 1921 in Adams County, IL the son of William and Zelda (Rife) Sheurman. He married Doris Weisenberger on September 2, 1942 in Palmyra, Mo. She preceded him in death on February 11, 2001.
Elmer was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School in 1939.
Elmer operated Sheurman Trucking in Liberty, delivering gravel, sand and then water to area families. He was Liberty Township Road Commissioner for many years. He also owned Sheurman’s Saw Shop. Later he worked summers at Siloam Springs State Park.
He is survived by his son, Raymond E. (Ruth) Sheurman of Liberty; grandchildren: Tammy Duesterhaus of Quincy; Joey (Amy) Sheurman of Liberty; Jeffrey Sheurman of Quincy; great grandchildren: Ryan (Casey) Grave; Leslie Grave; Ashley (Tyler) Tarpein; Justin Sheurman; Lauryn Sheurman; great-great grandchildren: Lillie Grave; Adalyn and Logan Tarpein and Brantley Sheurman; many nieces and nephews also survive.
Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; a son, Richard L . Sheurman; a granddaughter, Pamela Sheurman; a brother, Delbert Sheurman and a sister Helen Sheurman Frey.
Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Quincy Memorial Park Mausoleum with Fr. Bill Spencer, OFM officiating. Visitation will be at the time of the services on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to Blessing Hospice or Quincy University.
Thinking of your family and the history. I remember hearing about Elmer when we visited. The Frey family. My dad(Jefferson)s father and Elmers father were brothers. Some of the brothers spelled the name differently obviously to make for a shorter last name. All of my dads brothers and sister have passed making Elmer the last from that age group.
Positive vibes sent to u Joe and Amy..
Our condolences to Elmer’s family at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss Joe, I know you were very close to grandad. He was an amazing man.
I am so sorry to hear about Elmer’s passing. He was a terrific guy. My condolences to Ray and all of the family. I will be out of town for the service, but send my deepest sympathies. He and my dad were a lot alike and I know he will be missed.
want you all to know your in our thoughts and prayers,
I am so sorry for your loss, he was a great man
So sorry to hear of Elmer’s passing. He was a nice man. He and Doris opened up their home to Gary when he was a boy and Naomi was in hospital.