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1941
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2025
Douglas Sharp Obituary
September 30, 1941 - February 14, 2025
Douglas Sharp, 83, of Lansing, IA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the home of Donovan and Stephanie Sharp in Fertile, IA, surrounded by their loving family. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 3 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Peter's Christian Community Church in New Albin, IA, with Rev. Dick Wohlgemuth officiating. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 service.
Doug achieved in a variety of career choices. He served as youth pastor at Trinity Church in Cedar Falls. He was a high school social studies teacher at LaPorte City Schools, 1969-1979. Doug served as Mayor of Cedar Falls, IA from 1980-1988. He became Superintendent of Glenville-Emmons School District (MN) until 1997. Mr. Sharp was Superintendent of Eastern Allamakee School District in Lansing, IA, 1997-2003. Doug served as an active member of the Gideons International.
Doug is survived by his wife of 60 years, Harriet of Lansing, his children, Mindy, Michelle, Donovan, and their family members.
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Laura Rollefson (Aldrich)
May 9, 2025
Mr. Sharp was my superintendent while I worked for North Kossuth Commty Schools. He was an inspiration to my career and walk of integrity as a Christian. He was truly the best superintendent I had the privilege of working under.
Matt and Mary Thorson
May 2, 2025
He was a very nice man! When we had cousin reunion, he had a smile for all of us! Our mom and dad, Aunt Millicent and Uncle Casey, thought very highly of him. Sorry for your loss to Harriet and family.
Jim and Kathy Krieg
May 1, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Doug was a joy to work for and a very talented leader. His vision and friendship was always appreciated. We will always cherish the memories and time that we had with Doug and Harriet. Wonderful friends!!
Betty Stocker
April 27, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Harriet and all the family. I remember well you folks when we attended First Baptist Church in Cedar Falls. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may God comfort you.
Jim and Mardell fosse
April 26, 2025
What a great guy! I met Doug when he taught social studies in Laporte city. He also was annual advisor and took a lot of pictures for the annual. A true pillar of any community he served in.
John Schlimmer
April 26, 2025
My sympathy and prayers for your family. I remember Doug as a very respected and principled committee member for Troop 43 at First Baptist in CF.
MARVIN HRUBES
April 26, 2025
Sorry to hear that Doug has passed away. I first knew Doug in La Porte City, when I came there to be an elementary principal. Then as I worked for the Iowa Dept of Education, I again worked with Doug. Always enjoyed visiting with him and his sense of humor. Vividly in my mind was the time we had a supt mtg at Elkader, Doug in his entertaining fashion, walked in a bit late in his bright purple UNI suit which was the day after UNI had beat U of Iowa. Everyone roared and he totally enjoyed it. Another fun event was when I was visiting Eastern Allamakee, we both took the afternoon off to go for a boat ride and in his suit, he had to cast a few times and caught a slimy northern. Did not phase him a bit to grab ahold of it after I netted it for him. Doug did a lot for a lot of communities. Rest in peace, Doug!
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