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Obituary - Harry (Bus) Louis Scharmann

Obituary - Harry  (Bus) Louis Scharmann
Bus 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). 

 

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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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