Sherer Joseph John ldquo;Jackrdquo; Of LAKE CHURCH set sail on a new tack with his beloved wife Mary Grace on September 16 2009 at the age of 88 years. Loving father of Maura (Greg) Graf Susan Sherer (Sally Schuster) the late John Sherer Carl James (Mary) Sherer Gracie Sherer (Charlie Camp) Shaz (Sue Grandaw) Sherer Lollie (Marc) Wheeler Richard Byrne (Jeanne) Sherer and Paul (Lisa) Sherer. nbsp;PawPaw to John Jim Amara and David Graf Puji Maggie John and Gracie Sherer Leslie Cody and Marley Wheeler Michael and Holden Sherer Jack Sherer Tristan and Latta Camp Abi and Andrew Nass.nbsp; Great PawPaw to Riley Sherer Tanner Barrett Chloe Graf Gigi Barrett Jackson Graf and Charles Nass.nbsp; Further survived by his brothers Thomas Sherer and Rev. Richard Sherer nieces nephews other relatives and many friends.nbsp; Jack was a graduate of the University of Notre Dame in 1943.nbsp; He served his country in the US Navy from 1943-1946.nbsp; He began his career as an architect at Eggers and Higgins Architects in New York City in 1946.nbsp; He joined the Milwaukee firm of Brielmaier Sherer and Sherer Architects in 1949 along with his twin brother Bill. The firm became Sherer amp; Sherer Architects LTD in 1959.nbsp; They designed such notable projects as Divine Savior Holy Angels High School St. Monicarsquo;s Church various buildings at Marquette University including Helfarer Theater and the interior remodeling of Gesu Church.nbsp;nbsp; Other notable projects include the Pabst Mansion restoration numerous Wisconsin Telephone Co. projects and the UWM Downer College Restoration.nbsp; As an architectural firm they did work in 27 states focusing on churches schools and colleges. In addition to his professional career he created fine works of art.nbsp; Jack was an accomplished oil painter and a master ship model builder. He also enjoyed donating his time and talent to such projects as the renovation of St. Mary church in Lake Church and the design of the Belgium Park projects.nbsp; Jack volunteered his time on numerous community boards and committees throughout his life. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday September 19th at 11 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 6092 Lake Church Road Belgium.nbsp; Visitation at the CHURCH Saturday 9-11 AM. In lieu of flowers memorials suggested to Nativity Jesuit Middle School 1515 S. 29th Street Milwaukee WInbsp; 53215.nbsp; nbsp; Jack inspires all of us with his deep commitment to his faith his wife and his family. nbsp; nbsp; EERNISSE FUNERAL HOME Belgiumnbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; 262-285-4141 www.eernissefuneralhome.combr /Service:br /pspan style=font-size: 12pt;span style=font-family: Times New Roman;span style=mso-spacerun: yes;nbsp;/spanA Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday September 19th at 11 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church 6092 Lake Church Road Belgium./span/span/p