Judith Scherer

JUDITH ANN SCHERER

8/1/1943-9/21/2025

Judith Ann (Judy) Scherer passed away peacefully at her home on Lake Wisconsin on Sunday morning September 21st with her loving family around her.

Judy was born on 8/1/1943 to her parents Roy and Margaret Tucker. She grew up in the downtown area where she also spent most of her life. She married Edward G. (Duke) Scherer on May 5, 1962. Judy and Duke raised their two children (Michelle and Mark) in the same building that she had grown up in.

Judy joined the Madison Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary #623 on 11/8/1961, and in her 63 years of membership was a very active member, volunteering for every kind of activity from serving food at the Bingo nights to cooking in the kitchen for Fish Fries on Friday nights. She was a member of the Auxiliary Degree Team and helped to win her Team many top awards in statewide and national competitions.

Judy served the Auxiliary in many different offices and served as Auxiliary President from 1980-1981.

She also served as a state officer, moving through the chairs to become the Wisconsin State Auxiliary President from 2006-2007, as well as Great Lakes Regional President from 2011-2012.

An avid and talented bowler, Judy had many high scores in women’s team league, couples league, doubles and singles play as well as local and state tournaments.

Judy joined the Madison Moose Lodge in 1967 and was a Life Member.

Judy and Duke moved to Lake Wisconsin in 2014 after replacing the family summer cottage with a home more suited to their needs as they aged.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, her son Mark in 2009 and her beloved husband Duke in 2023.

Judy is survived by her sister Shirley Burr, her daughter Michelle Hughes (Jeff Evans), grandchildren Erin Pulvermacher (Benjamin Blunt), James Hughes (Madison), Shaun Hughes, and PJ Pulvermacher, 19 great grandchildren, nieces Sandra Burr, Amy Fox and several grandnieces and grandnephews, along with several cousins.

A Celebration of Life for Judy is planned for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at the Madison Eagles Club, at 2109 Bartillon Dr., Madison, WI 53704 from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.


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