Urbandale, Iowa
Greg R. Scharnberg
Urbandale
Mr. Greg Russell Scharnberg, 69, passed away on September 22, 2014 of a heart attack. He had also been battling with kidney cancer for several years. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date.
Greg was born in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Russell and Patricia Scharnberg. He was the oldest of four children. He was educated in the Iowa Falls Schools and shortly after high school went to Iowa State University. He then transferred to Drake University where he received his Bachelors Degree. He worked for Wells Fargo until he retired.
While in college, Greg met his wife, Sarmite "Sam" Kuvers in 1964. Together they had two children, Shredd Russell and Kiersten Sarmite. They were together for forty-four years until her passing. Greg remarried on July 10, 2012 to Pamela Oakes-Dindorf. With their union Greg welcomed two sons, Brandon Dindorf and Pierce Jensen.
Greg was an avid Iowa State Cyclones fan and was involved with SCCA since 1971 at the national, divisional, and regional levels. He participated in Solo II, Solo I, road racing, and road rallies. He held numerous positions with SCCA including, DMVR, RE, Treasurer and Safety Stewart. He was awarded the Solo Cup Award in 1994 and assisted the DMVR with obtaining the Solo Divisional of the Year Award in 1991 along with being awarded several Hoskins Awards. Greg was an official of the Des Moines Grand Prix from 1988-1993. He spent the last few years restoring his 1965 Mustang which he and Sam bought new as a family car in 1965. He accomplished this restoration alongside his friends, Ron and Scott Hoyt.
Greg is preceded in death by his wife, Sarmite "Sam" Scharnberg; and his fathers, Russell Scharnberg and Donald Barhite.
Greg will be missed by his wife, Pamela Scharnberg; his children, Shredd Russell Scharnberg, Kiersten Sarmite (Tim) Scharnberg Koch, Brandon Dindorf and Pierce Jensen; his grandson, Michael Koch; his mother, Patricia Barhite; his siblings, Scott (Marge) Barhite, Leslie (Kevin) Fraser, and Jeff Barhite; along with a host of extended family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to Des Moines Valley Region SCCA, P.O. Box 270850, West Des Moines, IA 50265 in Greg's name or The DMVR Race Equipment Fund, P.O. Box 270850, West Des Moines, IA 50265 in Greg and Pamela Scharnberg's name.
It is hard to believe that it has been 8 years since Gregg passed. He and Sam were always warm and happy competitors willing to help everyone. I miss the days when we all were at SCCA events. John & Claudia Armstrong
John Armstrong
September 22, 2022 | Friend
Just found out online of Greg's passing - and was shocked. He was my pledge son for a few years at ISU - and one of my few college friends. On my visits passing thru DesMoines he would graciously put me up at his farmhouse - for good conversations about his car racing life. I will miss him....and Sam too.
scott asnin
July 22, 2015 | Nederland, Co, CO
I worked with Greg for many years. He was a kind man and good friend
October 01, 2014
I am at a loss for words to express how sadly this makes us feel. Kiersten & Russ God Bless you and thank you for the memories I have of you guys and our kids growing up at events all over the midwest. Gregg and Sam were great competitors and generous people. We will miss them. John & Claudia Armstrong
John & Claudia Armstrong
September 30, 2014 | Ames, IA
Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. Greg was greatly respected by his many DMVR friends, us included, and we enjoyed working with him. Ron & Monica
MJ shaw
September 29, 2014 | Dsm
I was so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. I learned so much from him in the few years I worked with him. Thoughts of him always put a smile on my face.
Dale Daughenbaugh
September 29, 2014 | Runnells, IA
I am so very sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He was always fun to be around at the race track. Best wishes to Kiersten and the family.
Tom Bootz
September 29, 2014 | Evansville, IN
Russell and Kiersten we send our thoughts and comfort wishes in this time of need.
John and Janice Ackelson
September 29, 2014 | West Des Moines, IA
So sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He and Sam will forever be in our hearts.
Joe and Brenda Cunningham
September 29, 2014 | Bixby, OK
