Charles “Chuck” Alan Scharmann, 78, died September 30, 2026, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Chuck was born December 23, 1947, and graduated in 1966 from Manteca High School, where he played football and baseball.

He spent his entire career in the meat industry and retired as Director of Operations for Pucci Foods. In 1986, he and his John Tubbs & Sons Electric teammates won the ASA Men’s A Fast Pitch National Championship. He enjoyed traveling with his teammates and valued their friendships.

He is survived by his five children and their spouses: Lauri and Paul Northcutt; Charlie and Tracey Scharmann; Katie and Brian Ramsey; Lesley and Bob Lyberger; and Julie and Scott Withers; his thirteen grandchildren and nine great–grandchildren; his brother, Dennis Scharmann, and his wife, Loraine; and his sister, Janice Scharmann Ward, and her husband, Cyril.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold “Bus” and Shirley Scharmann, and his brother, Buster Scharmann.

Chuck loved his family unconditionally. He was a wonderful father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed.A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 15, at 11:00 a.m. at Chez Shari Event Center, 305 N. Union Road, Manteca, CA 95337.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Chuck’s memory to Saint Anne Village, where Chuck enjoyed spending time (P.O. Box 374, Byron, CA 94514).

Manteca (Calif) Bulletin

Wednesday, October 14, 2026