David Herbert Scherpf, 79

August 25, 2024

David passed away following a valiant eight-year battle with neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer. 

David was born in Lancaster General Hospital, the son of the late Lillian and Milton Scherpf. He is survived by his two children, Christopher Scherpf and Courtney White, his older brother, Arvid Scherpf and his wife Donna, and his sister-in-law Jean Scherpf. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Mary Ann Scherpf (nee Hess), his oldest brother, Milton Scherpf and his younger sister, Cynthia Scherpf.

He grew up on the family farm in Lititz, Pennsylvania, graduating in 1962 from Warwick Union High School where he met his wife Mary Ann in drivers ed. Following high school he attended Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, PA. In 1967 he and Mary Ann were married and moved to Westchester, NY. They had two children, Christopher, the husband of Britta living in Avon, CO with their two children Everett and Tristan, and Courtney, the wife of Patrick White living with their three children Elizabeth, Patrick and Catherine in Palm Beach, FL.

While living in New York, David worked for General Foods and was part of the teams that developed new products such as Tang and Cool Whip. Following General Foods, he joined Con Agra as Senior Vice President of Research and Development and moved with his family to the Midwest.

David was known for his love of Porsche 911’s and German automobiles. He restored many Porsches in his garage and had a special talent for building, fixing, and repairing almost anything.

A Graveside burial and service will be held at Landis Valley Cemetery in Lancaster, Pa on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 10:30am with Pastor Mark Thiboldeaux officiating.