Msgt. Earl H. Schuerman, USAF Retired, age 84 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL. He was born November 21, 1930, in New Douglas, IL, the son of Harry and Irma E. (nee Fritsche) Schuerman. On September 16, 1955, he married Virginia E. Elmslie who survives. He was a member of Machinist Local #464 Group; Air Force Sergeant’s Association. Earl was born and grew up in New Douglas. He attended Mt. Calvary one room school. He was a graduate of Livingston High School in 1948. He briefly worked at Caterpillar in Peoria. He joined the US Air Force in 1951, and retired in 1971 at Pease Air Force Base in New Hampshire as Master Sergeant. During his 20 year career he had been stationed at Washington State, Germany, France, Kansas, Virginia, Hawaii, and the Netherlands. He had multiple deployments to Vietnam. His last years were in Air Rescue and Recovery as a Flight Engineer on a C130. He had also supported 3 moon shots. He returned to IL and worked at Olin Corp. for 15 years as a Mill Wright, retiring in 1993. He enjoyed small engine repair, gardening (loved turnips), and woodcraft. He loved nature and loved to see squirrels scamper. He was a big story teller. Survivors include : Wife – Virginia E. “Ginny” Schuerman nee Elmslie, Highland, IL Daughter – Suzanne J. (Alan) Oberholtzer, Oviedo, FL Son – Tech Sgt. Gregory A. (Clara) Schuerman, USAF Retired, Liberty, MO Grandchild – Adam G. (wife Lisa Madrigal) Schuerman, Morris, IL Grandchild – Ian A. Oberholtzer, Brooklyn, NY Grandchild – Abigail M. Schuerman, Kansas City, MO Grandchild – Kaitlin E. Oberholtzer, Orlando, FL Sister – Marlene (Arden) Eilers, Eldon, MO Brother – Roy Schuerman, Alton, IL He was preceded in death by : Father – Harry Schuerman Mother – Irma E. Schuerman nee Fritsche Brother – Delmar Schuerman Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, February 23, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Jerry Amiri, Pastor of Salem United Church of Christ in Alhambra, IL officiating. Interment will be at New Douglas City Cemetery in New Douglas, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or Shriner’s Hospital for Children.
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