Fred A. Sharar, Sr., 85, of Parkersburg, died Sunday, April 28, 2019, at UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital.

Fred was born August 11, 1933, in Estherville, son of Homer and Erma St. Clair Sharar, after Homer’s death he was raised by his step-father Earl Thompson.

Fred served with U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

He worked at John Deere for 30 years as a core finisher. He was also a member of Ridgeway Bethel Baptist Church.

Fred is survived by two sons, Fred A. (Lori) Sharar‚ Jr. of Waterloo, and Aaron Sharar of Cedar Falls; two daughters, Theresa Sharar of Washburn‚ and Dawn (Bob) Parks of Fairmont‚ MN; one brother, Norman (Xanta) Sharar of Sumner; one sister, Ethel Stocks of Evansdale; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three step-daughters, Michelle (Stan) Hood of Cedar Falls, Tammy (Pat Burt) Stapleton of Aurora‚ CO, and Roberta (Joe) Pope of Waterloo; and one step-son, Craig (Cindy) Stuber of Grundy Center.

He is preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Earl Thompson; two brothers, Merle and Elmer Sharar; step-daughter, Denise M. Boose; step-grandson, Michael Eiffler; step-granddaughter, Jennifer Boose; a step great-grandson, Kaleb Reddout; and a brother-in-law, Carl Stocks.