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Eric
E. Scharf,
87 of Valparaiso, passed away April 30, 2022.
He was born February 14, 1935 in Gary, IN to the late Richard and
Martha (Grawert) Scharf.
Eric was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a co-owner for 38 years of
Claussen and Scharf Ace Hardware, Portage and Wallins Ace Hardware, Lake
Station. He enjoyed coaching
his son’s baseball teams, fishing, swimming, and spending time outdoors.
Eric was a loving father, grandfather, and a mentor to many
nieces and nephews. His
practical advice and strong sense of integrity will be dearly missed.
On October 17, 1959, Eric married Nancy Lustgarten who preceded him in
death in 2019. He was
preceded in death by his daughter Kristin in 2016, and is survived by
his children, Michael Scharf and Jennifer (Chris) Hatseras,
grandchildren, Craig (Chelsea) Scharf and Zachary & Emily Hatseras,
great-granddaughter, Marley; sister, Marlene Bannec; and many nieces and
nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held
Friday, June 3, 2022 at 10:00 AM at
Christ Lutheran Church 2610 N.
Campbell, Valparaiso.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested in honor of Eric
Scharf to
Mayo Clinic for Hematology/Oncology research.
Donations may be made online or mailed to: Department of
Development Mayo Clinic 200 First St. SW Rochester, MN 55905.
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