Lloyd Scheid 1923-2019

Lloyd Henry Scheid, 95, of Holton, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, at The Pines in Holton with family by his side.

He was born Aug. 5, 1923, on his family farm in Whiting, the son of Henry Jacob and Anna Christine (Grousch) Scheid.

Lloyd was a lifelong member of the Jackson County community as a farmer and stockman. He learned to play the guitar at a very young age and enjoyed playing for most of his life. Lloyd was also a caller for square dance clubs.

He married Frances “Marie” Marriott on Sept. 10, 1943, in Springfield, Mo. They celebrated more than 75 years of marriage.

Survivors include his wife, Marie Scheid, of the home; a son, Russell Lloyd Scheid of Mayetta; a granddaughter, Jerica Marie Gallardo (Justin); stepgranddaughter, Jameia Haines; and two great-grandsons, Jaylen and Jaren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Estella Ann Scheid.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will follow in Holton Cemetery. Lloyd will lie in state beginning Wednesday afternoon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Heart of Jackson Humane Society, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com

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