"We have thought of Rick and his family often and prayed for he family. Rick was our cousin and he and lived at a house one home next to us so while there we visited often. Also he showed us his smarts on figuring Mediacom problem we had a long while! He is a very sad loss for so many,v "
In loving memory of
Rick D Scherff
June 7, 1959 - January 26, 2020
Rick D. Scherff, 60, of Fort Dodge passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his home.
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Corpus Christi Church. Burial will follow in North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 PM Friday at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home.
Rick is survived by his wife, Karee Scherff; sons, Jason (Katie) Scherff of Fort Dodge, Treye (Sara) Scherff of Des Moines, and Nathan Scherff of Iowa City, Matt (Kelsey) Clarken of Blairsburg; grandchildren, Mila, Vivian, and Willa Scherff and Henley and Calvin Clarken; brothers, Dave Scherff of Fort Dodge, Keith (Holly) Scherff of Shenandoah, IA, and Dale (Kim) Scherff of Fort Dodge; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Joan (Zweibohmer) Scherff; step-son, Cole Clarken; and a niece, Heather Scherff.
Rick Dean Scherff was born June 7, 1959 in Fort Dodge. He attended schools in Fort Dodge and graduated from Saint Edmond High School. On November 21, 1980 Rick was united in marriage to Mary Bianchi and together they had two sons Jason and Treye. The couple later divorced. On May 2, 1998 Rick was united in marriage to Karee Clendenen and to this union their son Nate was born. Rick was employed by Mediacom for over 30 years. Rick was an avid Hawkeye fan. He enjoyed softball, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the Fort Dodge and State of Iowa Softball Hall of Fame.
Memorials may be left to family discretion.
Tributes
"To a loving brother and friend. You would give the shirt off of your back. I know you are no longer suffering. You leave a big void in our hearts. Until we are reunited. Love you brother."
"Scherff Family and friends, Haven't talked to Rick in years as I moved away from Fort Dodge for work. He was always kind and a friend. I was a few years behind him at SEHS and played some baseball. He was a large part of the greatest team in school history. I am so sorry for this loss. Am thankful for the kindness he showed. May he rest in peace. Condolences, Mark Brown PE, Spirit Lake "
"For almost 35 years you have always teased me and I you..Tons of great memories love you now and forever awesome brother in law!??"
"Rick was an awesome man and great softball player, he will be missed by all. Prayers for the families involved ???"
"I graduated from the Class of '77 with Rick. I remember him sitting across from me in Mr. Sheridan's class. Memories from 43 years ago. I am saddened to hear of Rick's departure. Our lives here are short enough and we each look to the day we are called home. Rick didn't have the patience to wait anymore so his decision was knocking on heavens door. My heartfelt sympathy to the family."
"Wow this is not real, i met you many years ago playing softball and then some of the places i worked. You were our cabel guy. You wilk be missed"
"Karee. I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great guy. My best memory of Rick was a softball tournament when I was umpiring. I was by second base. He hit the ball and the second baseman got out of the way and I almost got hit hit. He said hey blue didn't realize you could move do fast. "
"I took the field beside him for hundreds of games, thousands and thousands of innings. I covered his back, and he covered mine. I couldn't count the number of times I picked up his cap. We were teammates and will forever be friends. I know I'm not alone in feeling how I feel. But Ricky decided to take the field alone. I'm sure on offense he kept the game close with his powerful bat, but on defense he couldn't possibly cover the entire field by himself. I wish we knew it was "game time". Joe K."
"So very shocked and saddened by this loss. Always enjoyed visiting with Rick. We played softball against each other for many years and I can say I never respected any opponent more than I did Rick. He will be greatly misssed."
"So sorry for your loss. Rick was a great man, He will be missed by many ?"
"Ah Rick you were a friend of mine and we had a lot of great times together. You will be missed and I hope you are in a better place. I will think of you often. I wished I would have done something for you while you were with us. But I did not and I regret that. Rest in peace my friend Bill Gibbs "