- Date Of Birth: April 24, 1933
- Date Of Death: June 9, 2021
- State: Colorado
Walter “Wally” Allen Scharringhausen, 88, of Aurora, Colorado passed away at his home In accordance with his wishes on June 9, 2021. He was born to Walter W. Scharringhausen and Meta C. Botterman Scharringhausen at his home in Mount Prospect, Illinois on April 24, 1933.
Following high school Wally joined the Coast Guard and met the love of his life, Sandra Moon Scharringhausen. Near the end of his 4 years in the Coast Guard, they were married on February 10, 1956. After moving his new bride to his home in Illinois, they had three children, Valerie, Julie, and Rich. His career as truck driver moved him forward in life.
He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed bowling, shooting, leather work, and wood working. Wally was well liked and respected by everyone he met.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Richard Scharringhausen. Walter is survived by his daughters, Valerie Nielsen, Julie and her husband Allan McIntosh; grandchildren, Logan M. McIntosh, Kyle K. McIntosh, and Erik E. Nielsen.