Statler Family Obituaries
Scheper, Dorothy M. (nee Gloth)
Dorothy M. Scheper, 82, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and Jackson businesswoman, died suddenly Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born July 23, 1931, in Whitewater, Mo., to Clarence Edgar and Nancy Earline Snider Gloth. Dorothy was raised in the Whitewater community and was baptized at the former Passover Methodist Church near Whitewater. She was a 1950 graduate of Delta High School.
She and Frederick William “Fred” Scheper, Jr. were married March 14, 1953, at Whitewater Methodist Church. They had been married nearly 58 years when Fred passed away February 21, 2011.
Dorothy was employed at the former Jackson Hosiery Mill and 25 years at the former International Shoe Company in Jackson. In 1980, she, Fred, their daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Mike Schemel Sr., opened S & S Florist and Greenhouses in Jackson. Dorothy appreciated the many friendships the flower shop helped cultivate. She was completely dedicated to serving her clients, and thoroughly enjoyed the many years she served the community. In the limited spare time she had, she liked to work in her flower garden; but, she especially enjoyed her grandson and great-grandchildren. Her friends will remember the pride she had in her family.
Loving survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Mike Schemel, Sr. of Jackson; grandson, Michael (Laura) Schemel, Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Colton and Kate Schemel; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy “Bill” and Irene Gloth of Colorado Springs, Colo., James “Jim” and Sue Gloth of Chaffee; her canine companion, Sammie; and many friends she considered dear.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a granddaughter; a sister, Janet Cook; and her parents.
Friends may call Friday, August 23, 2013, from 4 to 8 PM, at the chapel of McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 24, 2013, at 1:30 PM, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Sam Roethemeyer officiating.
Interment will follow in Russell Heights Cemetery.
Memorials may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, POB 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tn. 38148.
Printed in the Thursday, August 22, 2013 edition of the Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, MO
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