Brett R. Schermerhorn

Brett R. Schermerhorn, 33, of Friedheim, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 19, 1990, in Conrad, Montana, to Eric and Christine Williams Schermerhorn.  He and Anna Ayers were married April 19, 2014, in Friedheim.  Two daughters were born to their union, Carlee and Darcee.

Brett honorably served in the U.S. Army, where he worked as an x-ray technician while deployed in Kuwait.  He was proud to be a stay-at-home dad.

Loving survivors include his wife, Anna, and daughters, Carlee and Darcee of the home; parents, Eric and Christine Schermerhorn of Friedheim; a sister, Ashley E. Schermerhorn; a brother, Derick (Ashley D.) Schermerhorn of Jackson; a nephew who was more like a brother, Jaiden Boyd of Friedheim (also a fun uncle to 15 nieces and nephews); a special aunt, Josrphine Klein of Fruitland; several other aunts, uncles, and  many special friends.

He was preceded in death by a special nana, Sharon Ayers; and a dear friend, Levi Asher.

Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2023, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Jeff Gipson will conduct the funeral service at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the funeral home.  Interment will follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson Missouri.

If considering a memorial, the family suggests The Carlee and Darcee Schermerhorn Educational Fund, c/o McCombs Funeral Home, 640 W. Independence, Jackson, MO 63755.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Brett’s obituary article at mccombsfunerahome.com.