Daniel R Scherden

Dan passed at his home in Cheyenne WY on November 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 6, 1931, in Altoona PA to James and Agnes Scherden. He was the 9th child of 10 and had 7 brothers and 2 sisters – all of which preceded him in death.

Dan married Veronica Allard Philbrick on September 24, 1955, and they have 5 Children. Steve, Tim, Anne-Marie Oakman, Joseph and Donald – All of whom survive him. Daughters in Law – Sherry, Mary and Alvina Scherden. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Brittany, Christopher, Jessica (Matt) LaFay, Joseph (Jessica), Cameron Carns (Elisa), Timmy, Tyler (Makenize), Jordan (Cayla), Kade, Auty, April and Jon Crawford, and 3 great grandchildren, Audrey WhiteFace, Cameron Cuenca and Forrest Scherden. Also, he is survived by his beloved best friend, Flash, and happy hour buddy, Mike Sara.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Veronica; parents, Agnes and James; and siblings, Paul, Francis, Edward, Ralph, Sara Piotrowski, Beatrice Thomas, Raymond, Joseph, and Tom.

Dan enlisted in the Army National Guard, achieved the rank of Corporal and was in the Korean War, He moved to Cheyenne shortly after his tour ended and met Veronica through a co-worker and stole her away. Dan worked for Ideal Aerosmith, Dairy Gold Milk Company and Owned his own companies – Dan’s Sporting Goods and after Ideal moved to Minnesota - Cheyenne Valve and Machine Shop.

Dan enjoyed bowling with Veronica, fishing, swimming and home workouts, as well as his walks with all his dogs, family trips to the mountains, teaching his boys archery, gun safety, small game hunting and fishing/boating, Assisting his older boys (Steve & Tim) with paper deliveries when the weather was rough and the younger boys Joe and Don with Boy Scouts, his TV and Mostly having his Family around.

Visitation will be Monday, December 2, from 10-4:00 p.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, which will then be followed by a Vigil for the Deceased at 5:30 p.m.

Stories of Dan are welcome to be shared after the Vigil. There will be a Funeral Liturgy on Tuesday, December 3, at 10:00 a.m., which will take place at St. Mary’s Cathedral, followed by military honors at the cemetery, and then a reception at Hartman Hall.