SHARP, Thomas Paul 1948-2018

SHARP, CEMICK, ERNST

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 8/26/2018 at 19:09:04

Thomas Paul Sharp

US VETERAN

Thomas Paul Sharp was born November 7, 1948, in Waterloo, son of Donald and Beatrice (Oemick) Sharp. He grew up in Waterloo attending St. Mary’s Catholic School, then Columbus where he played football as well as East High School.

Tom proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Army beginning in September of 1970. Following an honorable discharge, he returned to Waterloo.

Tom met Mary Ernst in 1983 and they lived in Washburn, then Elk Run Heights and, most recently, Fairbank. The couple married on March 10, 2007, in Waterloo. Tom was an avid boater and loved spending time with his family and friends. He was also a member of the American Legion in Gilbertville.

Tom passed away at home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at the age of 69 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jim Sharp; and a sister, Michelle Sharp.

Tom is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Zach (Miranda Bartachek) Sharp of Fairbank; a daughter, Stephanie Sharp; three brothers: Bob (Vivian) Sharp of Savannah, GA; Bill (Maureen) Sharp of Ankeny; and Gary (Lisa) Sharp of Burlington, WI; a sister, Cindy (Chris) Jensen of Ankeny; and a granddaughter.

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Funeral Service:
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
311 15th Avenue
Gilbertville, Iowa

Military Rites:
At the Church Following the Funeral Service
American Legion Post 714 (Gilbertville)
United States Army Funeral Honors Detail

Burial:
Garden of Memories
3669 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa

SOURCE: Parrott & Wood Funeral Service website