Michael "Mike" Scharschmidt

Michael K. Scharschmidt, age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on February 11, 1948, to Felix and Delores (Ziebell) Scharschmidt, Mike grew up on the family farm just outside of Markesan, Wisconsin. The values of faith, hard work, and dedication he learned during his youth stayed with him throughout his entire life. He was a faithful and active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Markesan.

In 1977, Mike married the love of his life, Rosie (Strook) Scharschmidt. Together, they built a home filled with warmth and devotion. Mike was a devoted husband and a deeply proud father to his two cherished daughters, Cherie Rupprecht and April Westfield. Later in life Mike enjoyed time spent playing and making memories with his grandsons, Connor and Merrick Westfield.

Mike had a passion for craftsmanship and motorsports. After he retired from Seneca Foods as a forklift driver, Mike was an avid woodworker with a true talent for creating. He enjoyed working on model trains, NASCAR racing, and most of all riding his Harley. Mike loved the freedom that came from biking around Wisconsin with Rosie at his side and later on attending the Sturgis rally, first with Cherie and then with April. Above all, Mike loved his family and the simple, quiet moments spent together in their Markesan home.

Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Rosie; his daughters, Cherie (Patrick) Rupprecht and April (Jeffrey) Westfield; his grandsons, Connor and Merrick Westfield; sisters, Gayle (Wayne) Schultz and Linda Green; niece, Sara Schultz; nephews, James (Cindy) Iverson, Joseph Iverson and Douglas Schultz. He is further survived by other relatives, fellow church members dear friends and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Diane (Gary) Iverson; brother, James Peter in infancy; brother-in-law, Richard Green.

Mike’s craftsmanship, enthusiasm, devotion to his faith and commitment to his family will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

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