Chuck Scheuerman

Chuck was introduced to the construction industry at an early age. By about 12 he began working with his father, a builder in Garden City, Kansas pouring basements and then continuing from framing to finish out. Chuck's father built his future wife's parents house and that is where Chuck and René met, getting married not long after. Chuck continued the business after his father retired, and he and René eventually moved to Arkansas. There Chuck continued to build houses from foundation to framing, drywall and cement finish work, painting and staining, shingling and even electrical and plumbing. When it was time for Chuck and René to build a house in Elizabeth, Arkansas, of course Chuck built it. Chuck became involved in church ministries in Arkansas and help build the Christian Life Center. He also accompanied the pastor on projects to help people in need by building ramps, handling small remodels etc. On mission trips he was the ideal individual to have on hand when it came to building needs. He also helped friends with their building projects.

Chuck fell about 20 feet onto a metal walk board which crushed his spinal cord between T8 – T12. Chuck was flown to the nearest trauma center in Springfield, Missouri and eventually transferred to a rehab center in Mountain Home, Arkansas. "Our life has drastically changed since September 25," René recalled. "I had to take a one-year leave of absence from my job at Walmart to help Chuck. We have been to a number of rehab facilities trying to get Chuck more mobility." About eight months after the accident Chuck and René were presented with a 2005 GMC Sierra truck with hand controls. Still however, Chuck was unable to take his wheelchair with him, which rendered his truck ineffective. René learned about the foundation through the Christopher Reeve foundation and petitioned us for a wheelchair lift on the truck.

"I can't tell you how much I really appreciate the Bruno Out Rider Lift!" Chuck said. "I can now take my electric wheelchair with me wherever I go. God bless everyone involved with the Joseph Groh foundation."