Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 23, 2021, 2:30 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Sherry Ann (Young) Schraer, 69 of Columbus, Nebraska formerly of Pacific Junction, Iowa passed away January 1, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born July 31, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Carroll and Wanda (Boquette) Young. Sherry spent most of her childhood in Oklahoma where she picked up her a southern drawl. She returned to Pacific Junction and was later united in marriage to Charles Schraer in 1978. Sherry was an E.M.T Intermediate with Pacific Junction Fire and Rescue and Medivac Ambulance for many years. She operated a daycare and foster home for over 40 years. She enjoyed singing, telling stories and was a fantastic cook.
Sherry never met a stranger and loved being married to her wonderful husband. She had unconditional love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her compassion and dedication to the people she cared for will always be remembered.
Preceding Sherry in passing were her parents, Carroll Young and Wanda Wynn, step-mother Kaye and special Aunt Lois, father-in-law Charles and wife Mary Schraer. Survivors include her loving husband of 42 years Charles Schraer; children Jeanette (Jerry) Foster of Glenwood, Iowa; Michelle (Norman) Osborne of Des Moines, Iowa; Jennifer Liddick of Columbus, Nebraska; Jamie Schraer and fiancé Lance Deterding of Columbus, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings Randy (Vicki) Young of Bethany, Oklahoma; Andy (Polly) Young of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Kevin (Judy) Young of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Thomas Young (Melissa Matter) of Edmond, Oklahoma; Billie Kay (Mike) Green of Nicona, Texas; Kimberlie Rogers Young of Edmond, Oklahoma; many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends.
The family will direct memorials.
Interment to be held at a later date.
19 Condolences
So sorry to hear this. I hadn’t seen her for quite awhile, she was a good person and will be missed very much by family and friend’s. Heaven has gained another angel and welcomed there by many. Good-by for now Sherry and RIP..
So many fond memories of Sherry. She was such a presence. I remember going to Worlds of Fun with her and her teasing me when I waddled when I was pregnant. Quack Quack Waddle Waddle I believe was what she said when I walked. The world will be a little less bright with her not in it. So sorry for your loss.
I knew Sherry most of my life we had some good times in our younger years. She loved her family dearly and took care of so many children. God received another Angel. Fly high my friend
I taught at the Pacific Junction School many years ago,and Sherry and her family lived about a block away.Her children were in my class,and Sherry visited often.She was so helpful and funny..You always knew where you stood with Sherry,and that was a good thing!My condolences to all of her family,and God Bless You Sherry..Joyce Reed. (Mrs.Reed)
Sherry would babysit my kids when we came back to visit from the Army. My kids always wanted to go see her and loved being at her house. She was such a wonderful person. Heaven received a true angel.
She was a person who would reach out first in the kindest way. She wore awesome shirts! I’m so sorry for this loss.
Some great memories with sherry. The tug a war team was one of the fun time. Everyone knew us lol. Her laugh when we won. She had a heart of gold. She would help anyone. RIP dear friend
Prayers of Comfort and Peace
Thank you Sherry for all of your volunteer hours spent taking care of good folks of Pacific Junction. We miss you.
I am so sad to hear this. My parents lived near Sherry in Pacific Junction and I know that she was an excellent first responder when my dad had a heart attack. She was a very caring person and I always sat near her on the Class Reunion Float. She will be missed.
At this really hard time, think about her life, the love she gave, the love she was given, and after the storm passes, just smile and remember how happy she now is.
Miss ya Momma, I know you were ready to go to your eternal home but our hearts weren’t ready to let go just yet..
My prayers are with you all, and Sherry was a great and strong woman who was an integral part of my youth you will be missed by us all Auntie Sherry love you !
Jamie, Lance and Family,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time and Sending prayers. May the good memories bring you comfort during this time.
I am sorry to hear of Sherry’s passing. May God be with you at this difficult time. Prayers to her entire family and friends.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Jeanette I wish I could be there to support you. You have been in my thoughts. I loved your mom as she was always so good to me throughout our teenage years. She always made me laugh no matter how bad I felt. She will be greatly missed!!
Sherry was a great person n she will be missed. My thoughts n prayers are with Sherry n her family. Fly high Sherry
I love you so much pma you are in my prayers. You are not in pain no more pma i will miss you and our movie nights together, i know you are always with me and watching over me, grandma wanda will show you the way now pma rest in peace.
Went to middle school and high school together. She was great people.Saw her off and on over the years,, more when she worked for rescue squad and i was on the fire department. Even tho we didn’t see each other that often i’m sure going to miss her. You guys, her family I will be praying for you as you grieve for her. You’ll never forget her, always keep her in your hearts.
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