Obituary for Cory Scharnhorst | Locke Funeral Services

Cory Scharnhorst

August 28, 1986 - November 28, 2024

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Memorial Visitation

December 11, 2024

From 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave,
Waterloo, IA 50701

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May be directed to the family

Cory Ryan Scharnhorst, 38, of Cedar Falls, passed away on November 28, 2024, at Mercy One Waterloo Medical Center due to injuries from an accident.

Cory was born on August 28, 1986, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Gary and Kelly (Fackler) Scharnhorst. He graduated from Hudson High School in 2005 and went on to attend Kirkwood and Hawkeye Community Colleges, earning an Associate's degree in 2008. He later obtained a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from Upper Iowa University in 2020.

Cory dedicated 12 years to John Deere before exploring new opportunities, including obtaining a CDL license and working for Blue Bin Recycling in Cedar Falls.

On October 7, 2017, Cory married his high school sweetheart, Sarah (Ingamells), at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He was a devoted husband and father to three wonderful children.

Cory was passionate about sports and excelled as an athlete. He was a loyal fan of the St Louis Cardinals and Oregon Ducks football, even having a customized license plate to show his support. He also enjoyed smoking meat, experimenting with new recipes, and taking great care of his lawn.

Cory's legacy continues through his generous gift of organ donation, through which he was able to save four lives.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah; three children, Addison Highland of North Liberty, and Owyn and Peyton Scharnhorst of Cedar Falls; his father and stepmother, Gary and Teresa Scharnhorst of Hudson; his sister, Amy Doherty of Cedar Falls; stepsister, Nicole (Grant) Van Brocklin of Cedar Falls; stepbrother, Nick (Sarah) Clough of Hudson; his maternal grandmother, Sharon Fackler of Waterloo; and five nephews. Cory was preceded in death by his mother, maternal grandfather, and paternal grandparents.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 11, from 5-7 pm at Locke Funeral Home, Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave., Waterloo, Iowa. In accordance with Cory's wishes, there will be no formal services, and his body will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for a future designation.

Condolences

Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. Words cannot fully express the sadness I feel for you and your family. May you find comfort in the cherished memories you shared and strength in the love and support of those around you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jessica Wenger

My sincere condolences to the family. If Cory was anything like his sister, Amy, then the world lost an incredible person. My heart goes out to everyone, especially his three children.

Cheryl Holmes

Amy and family, I am so saddened to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers!

Sue Geiken

My heart goes out to you and your entire family. Sending you all my prayers, thoughts, and love in this terrible time.

Jillian

My sincere condolences to all of the family. In this difficult time, may you remember the best of times with him and keep those memories in your hearts.

Mary Taylor

Dear Sarah. I'm so incredibly sad that this happened I wish you all the strength love and prayers to heal your broken heart and take care of those wonderful children I know you're strong but this is so tragic and heartbreaking my love and prayers are with you

Ellen Brown

With a loss so great, there are no words to ease the pain. If there were, I would use them. Please know that we are thinking of your family in these difficult times.

Fred & Marie Nolting

Sarah, I am Cory’s mom’s cousin. I am so sorry to hear about Cory. May my condolences bring you comfort and my prayers ease some of the your pain. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Kay Dornfeld

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