William L. Scherr, 82, of Northampton, died Oct. 9, 2014, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. He was the husband of Eleanore A. (Pail) Scherr for 59 years.

Born in Coplay, he was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Knittelfelder) Scherr.

He was in the U.S. Navy.

He was a lessee and operator for Park & Shop, Allentown.

He was a member of Queenship of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Northampton, where he was an usher.

He was a cafeteria volunteer for the former Our Lady of Hungary School. He was the first cub master of Cub Pack 99, Northampton. He was a life member of the Coplay Saengerbund and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of the Coplay Lions Club.

He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans Post 454, Northampton, and a member of its Military Honor Guard for many years.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, William J. and his wife Melissa of Whitehall; and two granddaughters, Samantha and Shayanne.

He was predeceased by five siblings, Joseph, Charles, Alfred, John and Mary.

Contributions may be made to the church, or Peaceable Kingdom, or the Northampton Police Department, all c/o the funeral home, 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, 18037.

Arrangements were made by Hauke Funeral Home Inc.