Larry Dean Scharmann, passed away Friday, Dec. 11, in a local hospital after a long illness. Larry was born to Robert and Verna Scharmann in Modesto. He was a longtime business owner and resident in the Carson City area.

Larry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Etta; daughter, Kim Scharmann; and granddaughter, Kaitlin Scharmann. He has one brother, Robert (Anna Mae) Scharmann; two sisters, Carolie (Tom) Osborne and Lee Ann (Ron) Miculinich. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by all.

Autumn Funerals and Cremations is handling the arrangements. A celebration of life is pending in Pioneer, Cal., at the Mace Meadow Golf and Country Club on Jan. 9, 2010. For more information please call John Lawrence (Autumn Funerals and Cremations) at 775-888-6800 or contact the family. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity of your choice.