Leverne Sharrer

Leverne F. "Skip" Sharrer, 87, of Coopersburg, died on Saturday, November 24. He was the husband of Mary (Schulz) for 53 years. Born in Springfield Township, Bucks Co, he was the son of the late Calvin and Dorothea (Koch) Sharrer. Skip entered the Army in April, 1952 and spent 15 months in Korea. He earned several medals and decorations including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. He had earned the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1955. He worked for many years at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and the U.S. Postal Service. Skip was a master at jigsaw puzzles and a lover and player of all sports, especially baseball, golf and bowling. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Philadelphia Flyers, and Penn State Football. Surviving with his wife are daughters: Robin, of West Chester, Tracy, of Spring City, and Allison, of Coopersburg; grandchildren: Casey and Emerson; and siblings: William, of South Carolina, and Kathleen, of Coopersburg. He was predeceased by siblings: Arlene, Calvin, Jr. & Herman. Services are to be private at the convenience of the family. Memorial Contributions can be made to Tails of Valor, Paws of Honor Program, Inc., PO Box 127, Coopersburg, PA 18036. www.nauglefcs.com