Ronald W. Scharp

March 1, 1945 - November 23, 2020

Ronald W. Scharp 75 of Onarga passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Miller Rehab Center in Kankakee. He was born on March 1, 1945 in Watseka, the son of William and Shirley (Nims) Scharp. He married Linda L. Ebert in Onarga on December 2, 1967 and she survives. He is also survived by one son, Keith (Vickie) Scharp of Piedmont, OK; one brother, Glenn (Cindy) Scharp of Gilman; one sister, Sandy (David) Eshleman of Gilman; one grandson, Bryce Scharp of Tulsa, OK; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jeffery Scharp. Mr. Scharp was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ in Gilman, where he was chairman of the annual Sausage Supper and youth fellowship. He was also the president of D.A.R.E. and the drug alliance, enjoyed DJ’ing weddings and school dances, and he ushered at Memorial Stadium for U of I football and also ushered and help with security at Assembly Hall. Ronald farmed in the Gilman/Onarga area for many years and also enjoyed coffee uptown with friends, hunting, yardwork, and landscaping. A private funeral service will be held at the Zion United Church of Christ in Gilman with Rev. Dr. Carol Lange and Bob Bloomberg officiating. Burial will follow at Onarga Cemetery in Onarga. Arrangements by Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. Memorials may be made to the Zion United Church of Christ in Gilman.