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Dean Scharf

BIRTH:               August 10, 1948 - Fort Dodge IA

DEATH:              January 24, 2020 - Des Moines IA

SPOUSE:           Alice (Smith) Scharf

CHILDREN:       Daniel Scharf
                           Shadd Scharf
                           Aaron Scharf
                           Dena Sytsma
                          
                          

GRADE SCHOOL: Highland Park 
JUNIOR HIGH:       South Junior High    
 

 

 

 

MEMORIAL:

Dean Scharf, 70, of Duncombe passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Gunderson Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Visitation will be from 4-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020. Burial will take place at West Lawn Cemetery in Lehigh, IA.

Dean Scharf, the son of Arthur W. and Jennett (Pooler) Scharf, was born on August 10, 1949 in Fort Dodge, IA. He graduated high school in 1968. Dean then completed his welding certification at Iowa Central Community College. Dean Scharf was united in marriage to Alice (Smith) on May 7, 1970 in Fort Dodge, IA. He worked at JC Penney and Standard Engineering but spent most of his life farming with his wife Alice. They spent 49 years together loving and living life to the fullest. Dean loved his time in the shop and visited with everyone who came through. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, welding, and driving horses. Dean was passionate about his family and friends and always had time to visit with them, especially his little angels.

Dean is survived by his wife, Alice; sons, Daniel (Tracy) Scharf, Shadd (Sara) Scharf, and Aaron “Bones” Morriss; daughter, Dena (Keith) Sytsma; grandchildren, Baylee, Daryan, Charly, Jaedyn, Dillon, Samuel, and Emma; and his siblings, Bruce (Marcia) Scharf and Colleen (Roger) Smith.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur (Virginia) and Jennett (Karl); and his siblings, Arthur, Edwin, and Phyllis.

Memorials in memory of Dean may be directed to the discretion of the family.


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01/26/20 11:56 AM #1    

Harvey Hoover

As time marches on, from those days when we went to school together in the 60s, we all agreed that we would stay in touch.

Dean and I often said that to each other, during those high school years and when we graduated... Let's stay in touch!

Guess what? After graduation I can't recall ever talking to Dean again.

Sad as it may be many of my classmates have made that same promise to each other and have never talked to each other again.

At times like this they find themselves wishing they would have at least sent a Chrismas Card or made a phone call "To Just Say HI How Are You Doing".

When receiving an ANNOUCEMENT, like this one, I reflect back to the GOOD times Dean and I had in the 60s.

To Deans family my deepest symphaty for your loss. 

I have often thought about contacting Dean in the past years "To Just Say HI How Are You Doing" but Shame On Me I never did.

To my classmates... contact me and any other long loss classmates you made that promise to... and just say "HI" (my contact info is in my profile).

On a positve note...

I'll see some of you at the Phoenix 2020 February reunion so I can personally... "Say HI How Are You Doing"

Dean you will be missed!

Harvey Hoover


 

01/27/20 06:32 AM #2    

Bruce Jochims

Harvey, your words ring so true.  I know that there have been times when I have been in an area where I could have reached out to someone and didn't.  I remember when I was working, I was in Houston on business and an Army buddy of mine lived in the area.  When I knew I was going to be near him, I even got his contact information.  When I was there, even though I was there for several days, things got busy, and, I didn't contact him.  Through another Army buddy of ours, I found out that he died last year.  I didn't know Dean well but I was saddened to hear of his death.  Time is short, make someone happy by reaching out. 

01/28/20 11:44 AM #3    

Kathy Sheker (Aikens)

Sorry to hear about Dean's passing.  Your family is in my prayers.

01/28/20 11:54 AM #4    

Pamela Hughes (Cline)

I agree with Harvey that we have the best of intentions, but unfortunately time goes so quickly and lives are so busy we miss taking the time to stay in touch.  So very thankful that I went to the 50th class reunion and got to say "hi" to serveral of you.  So sorry to hear about Dean and prayers to Alice and his family.  Pam

01/28/20 04:04 PM #5    

Robert Schmeling

Sadly like most of my classmates we all got too busy to stay in touch.  Havey Hoover said it best when he said we must stay in touch.  Harvey and I have stayed in touch and we get together at least once a year at my Mini Alumni Reunion...I spoke with Alice prior to our 50th Class reunion but I did not have the opportunity to see Dean.  I am so sorry to hear of his death.  I hope that his fond memories can give us comfort in the future.  Dean always crackied  jokes and had a smile on his face when ever I saw him.  The picture posted reminded me of that grin that I would see in homeroom every day at school.  Rest in Peace my friend till we meet again...Bob Schmeling

01/28/20 06:47 PM #6    

Ellen Demery (Chalgren)

I have special memories of Dean when we both went to Highland Park. Dean's sister married my uncle and I remember he was the only boy who could come over when I babysat. He was always nice and made me laugh. Alice, I hope good memories bring you comfort. Love and Friendship, ellen & larry

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