Mary Ann Scherr

1921–2016 (age 95)

Industrial designer

Biography

Mary Ann Scherr (1921–2016) was a pioneering industrial designer whose work merged artistry with everyday function, influencing product design, jewelry, and educational programs. She championed creativity in classrooms and workshops, encouraging students to see design as a means of improving lives.

Historic Oakwood Cemetery holds her memory, a quiet place to recall a life spent elevating craft and encouraging others to embrace innovation.

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