Obituary - Harry (Bus) Louis Scharmann

Harry (Bus) Louis Scharmann passed away at home on June 22, 2025, with his wife of 55 years, Lana, by his side. Born September 29, 1950, in Modesto, California, to Harold and Shirley Scharmann, Bus was the cherished youngest sibling of Denny, Chuck, and Janie. 

A standout in football and baseball, Bus was a lifelong San Francisco Giants and 49ers fan, and a proud Brigham Young University alumnus, celebrating their Sweet 16 basketball run in 2025. He was raised in Manteca, California, on his parents' dairy. He worked alongside his brothers, hauling hay to pay for college, becoming the first college graduate in his family. Bus married his high school sweetheart, Lana Kay Schadeck, on August 23, 1969, in the Oakland Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They raised six children: Terri, Steve, Kelli, Traci, Jeffrey (deceased), and Ronnie. 

Known as "The Champion of Western Nevada College," Bus dedicated 35 years to advancing education in rural Nevada. After retiring in 2011, he served as Interim Superintendent for Churchill County School District, a County Commissioner, and helped restore WNC's nursing program in Fallon. Bus coached youth sports for decades, from basketball to football, finding joy in reconnecting with former players. 

Diagnosed with ALS on June 18, 2024, Bus fought courageously, embodying grace and faith. He was predeceased by his parents; in-laws, Thomas and Charla Schadeck; son, Jeffrey; and a grandson, Joel Thomas Fairfield. He is survived by his wife, Lana; siblings, Dennis (Loraine), Charles, and Janice (Cyril) Ward; children, Terri (Joel) Fairfield, Steve (Sheryl), Kelli (Lance) Stander, Traci (Jake) Lewis, and Ronnie (Margaret); 21 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and 14 nieces and nephews. 

Bus's death has left an irreparable hole in our world. We will miss his voice, his smile, and his enormous presence. But he has left us with a legacy of service, deep faith in God, commitment to community, loyalty, and love that will influence our family for generations to come. We hope that influence has touched your lives, too. 

Funeral services, directed by Smith Family Funeral Home, will be held June 30, 2025,. at 9 a.m . at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 450 N. Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada, with a viewing at 8 a.m. and interment at Churchill County Cemetery. 

The family thanks Accellence Home Medical, the ALS Clinic at The Swift Clinic, ALS of Nevada, Fallon Police Department, and Banner Churchill EMS. In lieu of flowers, consider donating to "The Bus Scharmann Scholarship" at Western Nevada College (contact WNC Foundation at (775) 445-3240 or [email protected]) or ALS of Nevada (www.alsofnevada.org).