Thomas C. “Tim” Sherer, 90, of South Whitley, died at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, Wabash.

He was born Jan. 22, 1925, in South Whitley, a son of the late Thomas J. and Elsie (Duggins) Sherer. His formative years were spent in South Whitley. He attended South Whitley High School but was inducted into the U.S. Navy prior to his senior year. He served in the Pacific Theater during WWII.

On June 26, 1945, he was united in marriage to NaDean Stucker. They have always made their home in South Whitley.

He spent his work career with United Technologies. An expert tool and die maker, he traveled the world trouble shooting equipment and dies for United Technologies’ worldwide manufacturing operations.

He was a 50 year member of Freemasons and a member of the American Legion.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, NaDean; two daughters: Lana (Jim) Reed, Wabash; and Kim Calhoun, Florida; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Robert and Harold Sherer; and three sisters: Willodean Smith, Dorothy Sherer and Helen Parker.

A graveside committal service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 11, at the South Whitley Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Smith and Sons Miller Chapel, South Whitley.