Jeffrey A. "Sarge" Scharff
Jeffrey A. “Sarge” Scharff, 61 of Tipton died at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born December 28, 1954 in Deland, Florida to Ralph Scharff and Jodi (Cox) Scharff. On October 31, 1998 he married MaryAnn Francis and she survives.
Jeff was a graduate of Tipton High School in the class of 1973. Upon graduation he served in the US Air Force for four years and was stationed in Spangdahlem, Germany. He was named Jaycee of the Year in Cicero in 1994. Sarge was a past member of American Legion Post 46 and Tipton Moose Lodge #1590. He was an avid IU Basketball, Dallas Cowboys, and Tipton Blue Devils fan. He was able to watch the Cubs win the second game of the World Series. Sarge enjoyed music, sports, fishing, and most of all his family, especially his three grandchildren. He was a Harley enthusiast; ABATE member, and “frequent flyer” at Sherill’s Eat Here and Get Gas.
Sarge is survived by his wife MaryAnn; a son, Kurt Scharff and wife Cheryl, Sharpsville; his mother Jodi Plake, Tipton; his father and step-mother, Ralph & Susanne Scharff, Florida; two sisters, Debbie Williams, Tipton, Kim Summers and husband Greg, Tipton; three grandchildren, Gracie, Kole, and Maggie Scharff. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Martha Longfellow nieces and nephews, Brad Williams and wife Jennifer, Scott Williams, Nicole Eller, Justin Summers and wife Emily, Sarah McCorkle, Aaron Reynolds, Marshall Longfellow, Mady Longfellow; several great-nieces and nephews as well as step-sisters, Rhonda Purvis and husband Marc, Valerie Heard and husband Rex and Vickie Hall and husband John; several step-nieces and nephews; a cousin, Eddie Pheanis and wife Roseann and his beloved dogs, Petey and Ari.
An Affirmation of Life service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1 at West Street Christian Church, 132 N. West Street, Tipton with the Rev. Dr. John C. VanNuys presiding and military honors presented. Burial will be at a later date at Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will be at the church from 3:00 until time of the service. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 or Pals for Pets of Tipton County, 796 S. Meridian Road, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
This is truly sad of Jeff’s passing. I have known him as extended family for over 20 years. He will be greatly missed.
Condolences to Mary Ann and all his family and friends. May he rest in peace, free from the pain and illness he fought for such a long time.
Jeff was a great classmate and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Sorry for your loss Mary Ann.
God bless you all, I feel so honored and blessed to have been his nurse. I grew to love you both.
Sweet Mary, What would we have done without you and you strawberry shake deliveries? MA
Mary Ann & family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Jeff*s passing. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely,
Penni & Larry Barnes & family
So very sorry to hear of Jeff passing. Prayers to Mary Ann, Jodi, and Debbie. Also for comfort and healing for the entire family. Mike and I have known Jeff and Mary Ann for many, many years. Again, so sorry for your loss. RIP Jeff.
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. May God be with you: Ecclesiastes 3;1-8
So sorry to hear of Jeffs passing.
My prayers are with the entire family.
Chris (Pheanis) Bohle
Dear family , so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Susie Stevens, Angie, Kathy, Karen , and Lizzy Plake.
Dear MA and family; We were so very sad to hear of Jeff’s passing. I wish at times like these that I were there to help share the sorrow my dear friend. We are reaching out from Albuquerque and sending heartfelt sympathy, love and a huge hug to all. XO, Liz and Les
I was so sorry to learn this, Maryann. Praying for comfort for your family.
Sorry to hear of Jeff’s passing. We were neighbors once on Park Road and we were the scourge of the neighborhood on our bicycles. We joined the Air Force and went to basic training together.
But as things go, time marches on and I moved away.
Bye Jeff.