Sharon Kaschmitter

SHARON KASCHMITTER

North Liberty

Sharon Sue (Roehrkasse) Kaschmitter, 73, passed away April 9, 2014, surrounded by family. Her death was due to a traumatic head injury caused by a fall.

She was born Aug. 23, 1940, to Laurence and Marjorie Roehrkasse in Williamsburg, Iowa. Matthew and Sharon were married Nov. 30, 1963, and they shared 50 vibrant years

together.

Born and raised in Williamsburg, she earned her diploma from Williamsburg High School in 1958. She attended St. Luke's School of Nursing, where she received her R.N. degree and then Coe College where she received her B.S.N degree. She also completed graduate work at the University of Iowa.

Sharon devoted her life to family, friends and her nursing profession, hospitals, schools and research. She loved to tandem bike, play pickleball, hike, garden and cheer on the Iowa Hawkeyes. Sharon loved Iowa and was a strong advocate for women's health.

She leaves a legacy for her husband, Matthew;

children, Lisa (Randy) Vogel and Mark (Bronda) Kaschmitter; grandchildren, Luke and Elizabeth Kaschmitter; and brothers, Larry (Karol) Roehrkasse, John (Nancy) Roehrkasse and Don (Ann) Roehrkasse.

She volunteered with many non-profit organizations and was an active member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Liberty.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in North Liberty at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, with visitation

prior to the service beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Instead of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, the American Heart Association, Gentiva Hospice or Alzheimer's Association of East Central Iowa.

Condolences: www. lindquistmortuary.com..