He was born April 9, 1943 in Peoria, IL to Walker and Kay (Norwood) Scharp.
Surviving is the love of his life for over 40 years, Lois Scharp of Peoria; five children, Gary (Jennifer) Scharp of Peoria, Toby Scharp of Peoria Heights, Darrin Naslund of KS, Kevin Naslund of Charolette, NC, and Scott (Alyssa) Naslund of Mapleton.
Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother, Larry (Shirley) Scharp and one sister, Donna Shannon both of Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Richard "Rick" Scharp.
Gary worked for Pabst Brewery until it's closing and then as a warehouse manager for Altorfer in Peoria. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, dirt bikes, as well as competing in hill climbing and stock car racing.
A private family service will be held and a burial will be at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Illinois Cancer Care Center in Peoria or to the Arthritis Foundation of Central Illinois.
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