She was born September 3, 1927, in New Ulm to Alfred Scharf and Rose (Hauer) Scharf. She was baptized September 11, 1927, and confirmed in the faith on April 6, 1941. She was a graduate of Dr. Martin Luther High School in New Ulm and employed as an optometrist’s receptionist until she married Lawrence Gauger on September 24, 1949. They raised two sons in Hutchinson. In 1977, they moved to St. Louis Park for a job change and to be near family. She was a homemaker and employed as a seamstress. She was active in numerous church activities, Ladies Society, OWLS, and volunteering at the Wise Penny. She enjoyed doing puzzles and games. Time spent in prayer and devotion with her Savior was her joy.

Preceded in death by parents Alfred Scharf and Rose (Hauer); step-mother, Nola Scharf; husband, Lawrence; sister, Margie Gauger; brothers-in-law, Eckhart, brothers-in-law, Eckhart Gauger, Wally Gauger and Merlin Lueck; sister-in-law, Mildred; and son, Larry. Survived by son, Randy (Beth Marti); grandchildren, Michael (Brianna) and Melissa (Jeff) Fishbaugher; grandsons, Kieran Olson and Tucker Fishbaugher; brother, Richard Scharf (Beverly); sister-in-law, Norma Lueck; and many nieces and nephews.

Celebration of Life service will be at Timothy Lutheran Church, St. Louis Park, on April 2, 11 a.m., with visitation one hour prior.

In lieu of flowers, direct memorials to Timothy Lutheran Church, Ladies Society, OWLS, West Lutheran High School, The Lutheran Home — Belle Plaine or Christian Life Ministries.

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