The Darien Times

Obituary: Frederick R. Scharmer, 98, worked in publishing, Darien theater

Written by The Darien Times
Monday, November 28, 2011 06:25 PM

Frederick R. Scharmer, a longtime Darien resident who worked for Condé Nast and in local theater and arts, died Friday, Nov. 25, at Long Ridge of Stamford after a short illness. He was 98.

Born on Feb. 16, 1913, in Stamford, he was the son of the late Richard and Bertha Scharmer.

Mr. Scharmer served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a first sergeant. He was stationed in South Africa and then in Italy. Originally he was stationed in Fort Bragg, N.C.

Mr. Scharmer was employed by Condé Nast, The New Haven Register, and he also worked as an actor at the Darien Dinner Theater participating in many of its productions. He was an accomplished artist. He taught many classes at the Silver Guild.

Mr. Scharmer started the Troupers Light Opera Company with his wife Ida. He was one of the original members of the Darien Arts Council, Darien Players and the Choraliers. He built many of there sets and acted in several performances.

Mr. Scharmer is survived by his son, Richard Scharmer and daughter-in-law Patricia D'Orso Scharmer; two step-granddaughters, Kimberly Erickson and Cynthia Erickson; and seven great grandchildren, all of Darien.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ida Tibbetts Scharmer.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Noroton Presbyterian Chapel, 2011 Post Road, on Friday, Dec. 2, at 10. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, I-91 Tech Center, 825 Brook Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-3045.

The Edward Lawrence Funeral Home of Darien handled the arrangements.

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