[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1623-E1624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ALBERT SCHERZ

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 1997

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to tell you about a good friend and fellow Republican who 
was recently taken from us and sent to the Lord. I speak of Albert 
David Scherz of Loveland, CO. David was born November 24, 1932, in 
Timpson, TX, and passed away on July 19, 1997. His son, David wrote a 
eulogy in commemoration of his father that best expresses the kind of 
person he was, and I would like to submit it for the Record.

       My father and I used to joke about who video taping the 
     service for our own funerals.

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     And when we meet again, I'll have to chastise him for his 
     procrastination. However, I really don't believe Dad would 
     have been very good at eulogizing himself, he even asked that 
     there be no long eulogy. In his own words, ``Tell 'em I was a 
     man who loved God, His Word, His Son Jesus Christ, and his 
     fellow man. Never wanted to hurt anyone in any way. Knew to 
     be a better person than I was, but the body and soul man was 
     weak. But the Spirit of Christ cannot sin and it was strong 
     within me.''
       He was one of a few people I've known who was unafraid of 
     death, and lived his knowing that the Father would provide. 
     Dad taught me what it was to experience the presence of God, 
     daily. He always seemed to be aware that Father was watching 
     over him. I always thought that everyone had a father like my 
     dad, but as I grow older I realize how very special he was. I 
     also realize how difficult it will be to follow in his 
     footsteps.
       During the last seven years of Dad's life, he became a 
     natural minister of God's love and salvation. He grew strong 
     in the power or prayer and was both a worker and receiver of 
     miracles. Dad watched diligently for the return of our Lord 
     Jesus and never gave up hope that he ``wouldn't have to go on 
     the first load.'' The night of Dad's death, an officer asked 
     the people present in the living room if Dad attended a local 
     church. One of Dad's neighbors replied, ``he was the church, 
     he ministered to everyone here.''
       ``Dad'' will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, 
     and the love he had for his Lord Jesus. His treasures were 
     never ``laid up'' in the world's financial markets, but he 
     was a major investor in people's lives. Dad's emphasis on 
     ``things eternal'' will continue to reap dividends of love 
     and compassion from both God and man.
       Albert David Scherz of Loveland, Colorado, went to sleep in 
     his favorite green recliner Saturday evening, July 19, and is 
     now awaiting the return of Christ. He died on his terms; one 
     eye on the sky and his glasses in his hand. We have inherited 
     his legacy of hope and love.

  Mr. Speaker, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to share the 
sentiments of David Scherz's son. David Scherz was a good man and 
contributed to this world in a spiritual manner that will be hard to 
replace. America is a better place because of men like David Scherz.

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