DUNKERTON-George Louis Schares of Dunkerton, died Monday, October 7.
He was born on November 6, 1945 at Waterloo, son of Norbert and Leona Meier Schares.
He married Marlene Miller and was later divorced. Married Sandra Bagg and they later divorced.
He retired in 1996 from John Deere and Company after 3o years of employment.
Survived by: two daughters: Lisa (Stan) Talaska of Janesville and LeAnn (Mark) Kelly of Hudson. Five grandchildren: Nicole Talaska (Adam), Blake Talaska, Grant Kelly, Wyatt Kelly and Mac Kelly. One great grandson, Bentley Cosby. Four brothers: Mike (Amanda) Schares, Jeff (Deb) Schares, Andy (Donna) Schares and Bill Schares of Dunkerton. Eight sisters: Pat (Jim) Ehr of Independence, Joann (Bill) Weber, Dorothy (Dennis) Adamson, and Marge (Rich) Grady of Dunkerton. Marilyn Steggall and Carol (Lauren) Brandt of Fairbank. Joyce Rubalcaba of Stockton, CA. and Jeanette (Kevin) Steffen of Waterloo.
Preceeded in death by: his parents, one son, Edward Schares, one brother; Tom Schares and one brother in-law, Ronnie Steggall.
Services: at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, at St. Francis Catholic Church, Barclay, with burial in the church cemetery. Public visitation on Friday, October 11 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with a scripture service at 7:00 p.m.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Condolences for GEORGE LOUIS SCHARES
Marilyn, Carol and all Shares family, sorry to hear of George’s passing, thoughts and prayers with you. Many good memories of George in our younger years. Pat & Susan
Our thoughts and prayers to George’s
daughters, Lisa and LeAnn and families. We are very sorry for your loss girls, may you have happy memories to hold dear in your hearts… much love to you all, Keely and Tim
Lisa & LeAnn, Always remember your Dad loved you both very much! He thought the world of all his grandchildren, and his special little buddy/great grandson Bentley.
He is now with God, no more pain and together with his son Eddy and family.
Be strong and your faith in God will get you through this.
The Schares Family: so sorry for your loss, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers, the Steffen Family
Our deepest sympathy to the family of George. We are feeling your sadness in the loss of someone so dear to you. May God comfort and keep you strong. Blessings to all of you.