Christopher D. Scherer

Christopher D. “Chris” Scherer, 33, of Princeton, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019. Cremation is planned. Family will meet with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019, at Dengel & Son Mortuary. Private family inurnment will be held later at Highland Cemetery, Ottawa. Chris was born July 25, 1985, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Sonja (Weaver) and Kevin Messick and Raymond and Jonna White of Kearney, Nebraska who loved Chris as their own. He was a lifelong Franklin County resident. He attended Ottawa High School with the class of 2003 and later completed his GED in 2006. Chris played football in the 7th through 9th grades and baseball with the Ottawa Recreational Center and American Legion and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America. He was united in marriage to Casey Ghramm September 1, 2007, in Emporia. They later divorced. Survivors include his two children, Caydence E. Scherer of Princeton and Hunter I. Scherer of Quenemo; parents, Sonja and Kevin Messick of Princeton; grandparents, Betty and Perry White of Emporia and grandmother, Mary Weaver of Charles Town, West Virginia; three siblings, Sarah White of Ottawa, Amy Messick of Williamsburg and Kenny Messick and wife Kali also of Williamsburg; and nieces and nephews, Levi Brittingham, Zeneca and John Thomas, Lillian and Greyson, Alex, Alexis, Cody and Autumn. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Edward A. Weaver. Chris was employed at Burger King in high school; Tyson and Fanestil in Emporia; and did various odd jobs. Christopher loved with his whole heart. He loved his children fiercely and there was no doubt about that. All the family knew that Chris loved them, he also knew that we loved him as much or more. His grin, the twinkle in his eyes and his big smile would make your day. He could always make you laugh, even if you were mad at him. He loved to grill and always had to “season the food his way” and would always make sure everyone had plenty to eat. Chris was a Royals and Chiefs fan. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Legion Baseball c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067. Family and friends are encouraged to post their condolences and memories on Chris’ Tribute Wall at www.dengelmortuary.com