Sharon Rae Prachar

Sharon Rae Prachar

Cedar Rapids

Sharon Rae Prachar, 85, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Faith Life Church, located at 8300 C Ave. NE, Marion, IA 52302. Friends may visit with the family at the Church Friday evening, November 21, 2025, from 5 to 8 pm and Saturday morning, November 22, 2025 from 9-11 am. A private family burial will be held at the Shueyville Cemetery. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre are assisting the family at this time.

Sharon was born on June 16, 1940, in Huron, SD, the youngest daughter of Fred and Dorothy Beadles. Sharon married Marvin Prachar on June 8, 1968, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Marion.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 57 years: Marvin Prachar; five children: Paul (Travis) Prachar and their children: Gabriel, Riley, Holden and Alayna; Rae Schunter (Jason) and their children: Kayla, Faith, Logan, Lucas, Jalen and Rylan; stepson Martin Prachar, Omaha, NE and his daughter Chloe; stepdaughter Vicky (Scott) Mussman, Moravia, IA, daughter Jennifer (Jake) Ruth; stepdaughter Lisa’s surviving husband Rex, children Taylor (Alyssa) Crane, Platte City, MO, Katherine (Garrett) Daugherty, Columbia, MO, and Samuel Crane; great-grandchildren Austin (Jaylee) Ruth, Cameron Phipps, Kaden Roller, Waylon Ruth, Colton Ruth, Maverick Crane, Cannon Crane, Ridley Crane, Ezekiel Daugherty, Mallie Daugherty; and great-great-grandchildren Zaylynn Ruth and NovaLee Ruth.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her sister (Jo Peek), brother (Bud Beadles), and stepdaughter, Lisa Crane. She has many nieces and nephews as well.

Many of those who knew her thought of her as a second mom. She was comforting, supportive, nurturing and kind. She lent a listening ear to whomever needed it.

Sharon had a fervent heart for volunteering, pouring endless hours into a multitude of organizations: Faith Life children’s ministry, church choir and hospitality team, Sweet Adeline’s women’s choir, Aid to Women, Stephen’s Ministry, Crossroad’s Mission, Mercy Hospice and much more. Sharon was a beautiful example of being the hands and feet of Jesus.

Sharon worked off and on in banking throughout her career (where she met her future husband in the drive thru). Her fondest memories were being a stay-at-home Mom and super Grandma.

Sharon trusted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. This was the most important focus in her life to the very end. She expressed this to her friends and family. Praying with them was very important to her. She loved people well and told them so at every opportunity. She was truly one of a kind.

Sharon’s family wants to give many thanks and appreciation to Mercy Cedar Rapids Home Care and Mercy Hospice who poured tireless hours into Sharon in her last months and days. Your service, heart and devotion will never be forgotten.

The Family asks instead of flowers, please direct financial donations to Mercy Hospice and Faith Life Lutheran Church to continue to support end of life for other families and bringing more cherished lives to Christ.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.