David Jerome Schermerhorn

David Jerome Schermerhorn, age 65, of Menahga Minnesota left this life on 6-22-2020 of natural causes at his home. He was born to Amy Elma Schermerhorn (Hepola) and Jerome Herold Schermerhorn on July 19, 1954 at Wadena Hospital. They resided in Nimrod Minnesota. David attended Sebeka School where he graduated in 1972. From there he joined the United States Air Force. He retired in 1995 as a Technical Sergeant. On May 10, 1980 he married Cindy Mackay of Menahga Minnesota. They have 2 daughters Lisa Soukup (Schermerhorn) and Melanie Schermerhorn. They have 7 Grandchildren- Tyler, Lucas, Aydin, Kyle,Gryphon, Dallas and Rowyn. David and Cindy have a Great grandchild on the way in November. Survived by: Wife Cindy Schermerhorn (Mackay) Daughters Lisa Soukup (Schermerhorn) Melanie Schermerhorn 7 grandsons and a great grandchild. 3 brothers Darwin Schermerhorn (Theresa) Mark Schermerhorn, Allan Schermerhorn Many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by: His parents Amy and Jerome Schermerhorn of Nimrod MN and Margaret Mackay and Rueben Hyry of Menahga MN. David will be most remembered for his love of telling jokes, spending time with family and his deep religious beliefs. He went out of his way to help anyone he could. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 30th 2020 at 11 AM at Grace Lutheran Church in Sebeka MN. With visitation one hour prior at the church. Inurnment will be at a later date. In memory of David Schermerhorn Somebody once said that any good and responsible man can be a father. That saying in itself says so much about Dave. Somebody that I could call my dad. He helped raise two daughters that were not of his blood into loving mothers. One of which I fell in love with from the first moment my eyes gazed upon her. When I first met Dave he welcomed me into his home and asked me a question that would take me by complete surprise. A question that I will not be sharing any time soon, but will make me laugh every time I think about it. The second thing he said to me was “it takes a special kind of man to be able to handle my daughter”, or at least that’s how I remember it. Over the years I learned many things about Dave. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He loved to argue till no end. He loved to trash talk especially if you could trash talk back. He would never back down if he believed he was right. He loved cake and ice cream, probably more than he should have. He loved taking his grandsons hunting and would do almost anything for them. He could be obstinate, pigheaded and difficult. BUT he was also truthful, kind aand loyal to the end. Always seeming to give the shirt off his back to someone in need. He was filled with deep emotion. Even though he didn’t always show it. I will miss my father in law until the day it is my time to go. Written by Bryan Soukup, Son in Law.