Lyle Reuben Scharpen Obituary

Lyle Reuben Scharpen of Zumbrota, Minnesota passed away on September 4, 2026. Lyle, born on July 23, 1944 in Red Wing, Minnesota, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lyle Reuben Scharpen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wives, Barbara Scharpen and LaVonne Scharpen (Amundson); and his siblings, Milo Scharpen and Verna Lifto. He is survived by: his sons, David Scharpen (Patti) of Wabasha and Ken Scharpen (Teryl); his stepchildren, Heidi Watne (Troy) of Belmond, Merlin Amundson, Jr. of Zumbrota, Heather Flashinski (Mark) of Cadott and Martin Amundson (Kelly) of Zumbrota; his grandchildren, Alex Scharpen (Brooke) of Zumbrota, Zach Scharpen (Morgan) of Rochester, Athren, Ashlyn, Gavin Scharpen, Paige McElderry (Conner), Kyle Watne (Bailey), Adam Watne of Belmond, Nicholas Flashinski and Helayna Flashinski of Cadott, Wis.; his stepchildren, Violet Amundson, Winnie Amundson and Clayton Amundson of Zumbrota; his great grandchild Maisie McElderry; and his siblings, Myron Scharpen of Zumbrota, Willis Scharpen (Nancy) of Goodhue and Colleen Storandt (Tom) of La Cresent. He is also survived by great -grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Grace Lutheran Church - Rural Goodhue (39774 County 4 Blvd, Goodhue, MN 55027). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Grace Lutheran Church (39774 County 4 Blvd, Goodhue, MN 55027). A graveside service was held on Wednesday, September 9th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Saint Paul Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials are preferred to Grace Lutheran Church or the WELS Synod.