Dr. George Scheurer

Dr. George Harold Scheurer, D.O.

Dr. George Harold Scheurer, age 87, of Kirksville, MO passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Twin Pines Adult Care Center in Kirksville, MO.

George was born December 16, 1924, the son of George Thomas and Teressa Cordelia (Moore) Scheurer. On January 2, 1954 in Williamsport, PA he was united in marriage to Gertrude Marretta Caldwell, who preceded him in death on August 7, 2003. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Mary Susan Peeling.

George is survived by his son, Roy Scheurer and wife, Sue of Kirksville, MO; his daughter, Marretta Christine Connors and husband, Patrick of Glendale, AZ; four grandchildren, Barbie Cordray and husband, Andy, Bryan Scheurer and wife, Lacey, Jill Scheurer and fiancé, Wade Rodriguez, Elizabeth Eisenhauer and husband, Frank; eight great-grandchildren, Haiden Homer, Michael and Makayla Baird, Malik and Keagan Rodriguez, Quinten and Teagan Scheurer, Ruby Cordray; one great-great-grandchild, Kiara Calcutt; one nephew, Thomas Kirk Peeling and one niece, Cheryl Hatcher. George is also survived by his beloved friend and companion, Mary Maye Bennett and her family.

Dr. Scheurer was a dedicated Kirksville community member and supporter of ATSU. He was a KCOM alumnus, emeritus associate and emeritus assistant to the president for facilities. Prior to completing his undergraduate in chemistry (minor in biology) from Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Scheurer served in the U.S. Navy for nearly two years during World War II. After graduating from KCOM, he completed an internship at Bashline-Rossman Hospital and the former Kirksville Osteopathic Hospital.

Dr. Scheurer joined the KCOM faculty in 1956 as an instructor in biochemistry and osteopathic manipulative medicine, and he served as the director of clinical services for Community Nursing Homes Inc. Dr. Scheurer opened the first EEG lab in Kirksville in 1959. He later became the medical director and associate administrator of the Still-Hildreth Osteopathic Hospital in Macon (1964). He chaired the KCOM Curriculum Committee for 10 years. In his administrative role for KCOM, he supervised nearly all new facility construction on the KCOM campus for 30 years, including the Oklahoma Building, the South Wing of the now NRMC, the Gutensohn Osteopathic Health and Wellness Clinic, the KCOM Thompson Campus Center, the George W. Rea, D.O. Cancer Treatment Center, and the Tinning Education Center.

Dr. Scheurer retired as the assistant to the president for facilities in 1994 and was awarded emeritus associate professor of internal medicine and emeritus assistant to the president for facilities in 1997.

Dr. Scheurer was a member of ATSU's Still Society, in recognition of his faithful and dedicated financial support of the University. He was an active alumnus, serving as the class reunion chair for his fiftieth class year reunion, as his class Annual Fund Campaign chair in 1997, and on the KCOM Board's Presidential Search Committee 1983 and 1997. His outstanding service to ATSU-KCOM has been recognized through several awards, including the Kirksville Osteopathic Alumni Association (KOAA) Living Tribute Award (1993), the KOAA Distinguished Service Award (1991) and Alumnus of the Year (2004), which is the KOAA's highest award for outstanding service to the osteopathic profession, to KCOM, and to the KOAA.

Dr. Scheurer has been active in a number of professional organizations, including the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) (life member), MAOPS (former trustee), the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, Sigma Sigma Phi, and the Northeast Osteopathic District Association (former secretary/treasurer).

An active member of the Kirksville community, Dr. Scheurer has been involved in a variety of key leadership roles, including many years as a member (1978-97) and chair (1978-97) of the Kirksville City Planning and Zoning Commission, former Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce president (1993), and a member and former president (1978-79) of the Kirksville Noon Rotary Club. He was a member of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Kirksville, MO and a participant of the Mary Immaculate "Why Catholic" group.

Dr. Scheurer has been distinguished with a number of other awards including the District Award of Merit from the Boy Scouts of America and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) District Award (2005), given in recognition of outstanding service to his District Association and community. He was a prior grand marshal for the Still - The - Best parade and for the 1994 KCOM commencement.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 p.m., October 24, 2012 at the Davis-Playle-Hudson- Rimer Funeral Home with Rev. Johnette Shane and Father Chris Cordes officiating. Music will be provided by Schelle Cooley. Burial with Military Rites will be in the Highland Park Cemetery in Kirksville, MO.

Pallbearers will be Haiden Homer, Adam, Avery, Alex and Austin Bennett and Randy Rogers.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bob Ehrlich, Dr. Fred Tinning, Larry Evans, Tom Peeling, David Peeling, Dr. Jack Magruder, Bob Reed, Dr. Paul Hunt and Dr. Robert Madsen.

Visitation with the family will be from 6:00 to 8:00 Tuesday evening (October 23, 2012) at the

Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home

2100 E. Shepherd Ave.

Kirksville, MO 63501 660-665-2233

Memorials are suggested to the ATSU Scholarship Fund in Honor of Dr. George H. Scheurer, D .O.