Ernst Scharringhausen
  • Born on: April 4, 1942
  • Departed on: November 3, 2015
  • Resided in: Lansing, IA

Ernst Scharringhausen

Ernst Scharringhausen, 73, passed away on November 3, 2015.  Born April 4, 1942 in Dreye, Germany, he moved to the United States with his wife in 1969.  He spent his working years in Germany and the Dubuque area as a tool-and-die maker and retired to Lansing, IA. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Julie Scharringhausen, and his daughters, Britt Scharringhausen (Jason Dettman) and Gretchen Scharringhausen, and his grandchildren, Benjamin, Michael, and Heidi Dulaney, and his sister, Linda Scharringhausen-Bothe.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Dietrich and Wilma Scharringhausen and his brother, Egon. 

The family would like to thank the staff of Mayo Clinic Health System — Franciscan Healthcare La Crosse. 

Iowa Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.  As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. 

Friends and relatives may call at the family home, 1632 River View Road, Lansing, IA, 52151, on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 4pm. 

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