Sharan "Rippe" Woltemath's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2026 in Hamburg, Iowa

Sharan "Rippe" Woltemath

August 1, 1947 - October 4, 2026 (79 years old)

Hamburg, Iowa

Sharan "Rippe" Woltemath's obituary , Passed away on October 4, 2026 in Hamburg, Iowa

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Sharan "Rippe" Woltemath

August 1, 1947 - October 4, 2026 (79 years old)

Hamburg, Iowa

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Sharan Woltemath Obituary

The family of Sharan Woltemath of Hamburg, Iowa announces her passing on October 4, 2026. Sharan, born on August 1, 1947, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sharan Woltemath to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Melvin Rippe and Adeline Rippe (Voss); and her daughter-in-law Mary Woltemath. She is survived by: her husband Ivan Woltemath of Hamburg, IA; her children, Mike Woltemath of Sidney, IA and Christine Philpot (Brian) of Burke, VA; her granddaughter Abigail Woltemath; and her siblings, Kathy Kniep of Ruskin, NE, Evon Svoboda (Russ) of Hubble, NE and Joan Karrer (Jim) of Wichita, KS.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 6th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home (1220 Main St, Hamburg, IA 51640). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 7th 2026 at 10:30 AM at the Hamburg United Methodist Church (1200 Park St, Hamburg, IA 51640).

Memorials may be given to United Methodist Church or Hamburg Fire and Rescue.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gude Funeral Homes



Tue

Oct 06

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Rash-Gude Funeral Home
1220 Main St, Hamburg, IA 51640

Wed

Oct 07

Funeral service

10:30 AM

Hamburg United Methodist Church
1200 Park St, Hamburg, IA 51640

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