Alfred G. Scheid Obituary News; Death – Cause of Death: According to an online obituary on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Alfred G. Scheid has passed away unexpectedly. However, his cause of death was not disclosed.
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It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Al Scheid, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Scheid Family Wines and the namesake of our Scheid Vineyards brand, at the age of 91. Alfred G. Scheid, known as “Al” to everyone, died peacefully at his home in Pacific Palisades, CA, on Friday, March 31, 2023.
Through a combination of street smarts, innate intelligence and sheer nerve, Al founded Scheid Family Wines in 1972, then known as “Monterey Farming Corporation.” At the time he knew little about wine, but through his own determination he became a pioneer in the Monterey grape-growing region, an industry leader and an ardent supporter of wines from California. Al was a founder of the California Association of Winegrape Growers in 1974, serving as Chairman and long-time board member; he was named its Leader of the Year in 2017. We are still a family-run business with two of Al’s children, Scott and Heidi Scheid, at the helm.
Al’s family and friends remember him as a highly intelligent, honest and generous man with a quick wit and incredible memory. He was a natural entertainer and consummate storyteller. Every person who knew Al knows an Al story. Up until his death at 91 years of age, he could recall details from his youth, every deal he ever did, and meetings that happened years before, all in hilarious detail.
To honor Al’s memory, donations may be made to Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley directed towards BEAF (Bridgeport Educational Assistance Foundation), 1226 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 or online at Bridgeport Educational Assistance Foundation
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