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Lucille Scharper Obituary
Lucille R. Scharper
November 4, 1927-July 13, 2021
OSAGE-Lucille Rose Scharper, age 93, of Osage, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Mitchell Co Hospital in Osage, IA.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 5:00 PM, with a celebration of life at 6:00 PM, both at Our Savior's Lutheran Church (Fireside Room) in Osage. A supper will follow.
Lucille was born on November 4, 1927, at the Mitchell Co Hospital in Osage, IA, the daughter of Leo and Anna (Bethke) Hartwig. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church (Rock Township) near the family farm. She graduated from Newberg #5 in 8th grade, leaving school to help her folks on the farm until she was employed by Larson's grocery in St. Ansgar. Lucille married William "Bill" Scharper on August 16, 1953. They moved to Osage where they lived at 1132 Walnut St for 57 years until Bill's death in 2011. As Bill's health deteriorated, Lucille chose to care for him at home, including a feeding tube for 12 years.
Lucille provided daycare for numerous children over 30 years. She loved each one of them. Much time was also spent supporting her own kid's activities. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and enjoyed serving in a number of Circles. Lucille enjoyed gardening with Bill, baking, decorating the house for each holiday, and canning/freezing each seasons' harvest. She also enjoyed her craft club. Lucille worried about everyone's safety and always asked, "Is everyone okay?", while leaving one last "I love you. Be careful".
Lucille is survived by a daughter, Mary Jean Olson; and a son, Kevin (Jill) Scharper, all of Mason City. Grandchildren are: Dan (Valerie) Olson, Nicholas Olson, Riley (Katlyn) Scharper, Russell (fiance' Morgan) Scharper, Carly Liv Scharper and one step-granddaughter and family. Great grandchildren are Noah, Elijah, Jonah and Micah Olson. One sister, Lois Dutcher of Manly, also survives her along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and their families.
She was preceded in death, by her parents; husband Bill (all his siblings and their spouses), son-in-law David R. Olson, sister Jeannette (& William) Neuman, & brother-in-law Lee Dutcher.
Champion Funeral Home, Osage (641) 732-3706.
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Starla Cassmann
August 1, 2021
My sympathy goes out to your family. She was a very sweet lady and I enjoyed knowing her. We were neighbors, two houses apart. She spoke of her husband with genuine love for him. Very very nice lady. So sorry for your loss.
Lisa Kienast Chelf
July 29, 2021
Sending your family and friends prayers for strength at this difficult time. Lucille was such a fond Lady and will be missed by many.
Our thoughts are with you all in this time of sorrow ...
Sincerely, Lisa, Mark, & Fred...
Leone Dunkelberg
July 19, 2021
Mary Jean, Kevin and family, My sympathy at the death of your mother. I have such good memories of my visits with Lucille when I was more able to be out and about and before Covid. . She was always so cheerful and eager to visit about her family and of our mutual friends and families. She was so proud of all her family! She was a very caring person and faithful in caring for Bill in his last years as well as all the little children she cared for. You´ll have many happy memories of a wonderful lady.
paul klemesrud
July 18, 2021
My Deep Deep Deep heartfelt Condolences to the Lucille Scharper Family I Pray In Jesus Name you all have very fond wonderful memories of her as I Did of my Mom Selma Klemesrud that died in January of 2016 Their are things my Mom taught like giving to people in need to remember Birthdays and Special times give a card or a good message Most of all was her Love for Jesus Christ that has influenced me the most and am helping pass that legacy onto others!!! Blessings on all of you being able to pass on something that you know came from the Lord for your personally as a part of passing on the legacy of Lucille Comfort these people I Pray Love in Christ, Paul Klemesrud
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Pat whitfield
July 18, 2021
MJ I am sorry for your loss. My you find peace in God's Grace and comfort in your memories.
Susan Jarnagin
July 18, 2021
Mary Jean and Kevin, I am sorry for your loss and thinking of you at this difficult time.
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