Hugh Q. Sharp

Hugh Q. Sharp, age 95, Atlantic, Iowa and formerly of Storm Lake, Iowa died February 10, 2014 at the Salem Nursing Home in Elkhorn, Iowa. Hugh Quentin Sharp was born July 4, 1918 in Storm Lake, Iowa as the fourth child of Rae E. Sharp and Letta Rose (Dyer) Sharp. Hugh graduated from Storm Lake High School in 1938. He served in the Army Air Corp during WWII 1941-1945. During his military service he was awarded three Overseas Bars, European, African, and Middle Eastern ribbons with 4 Bronze Battles Stars, an American Campaign Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, and a World War II Victory Medal. He married Gladys Marie Grote on October 6, 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Township, Iowa. Hugh and Gladys enjoyed outdoor activities; fishing and camping around the lakes region with friends, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. His lifetime vocation included working maintenance at Buena Vista University, Methodist Manor, and then Buena Vista County Hospital for 17 1/2 years. Hugh was very proud of his military service and told many stories about his military acquaintances. He celebrated his 95 birthday this past July with a baseball game, fireworks, and picnic. Many family and friends attended to help him celebrate this milestone. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Iowa Hawkeyes fan. He also enjoyed playing dominoes with his family and watching John Wayne movies. He also played piano and sang beautifully. Most importantly Hugh had great love for his family and spending time with them. He is preceded in death by his parents Rae and Letta, wife Gladys, and siblings Lou Sharp, Rae (Jack) Sharp, and Mattie Overholser. He is survived by his sister Mavis Curtis of Ohio; children Gloria Montross and Jim of Houston, TX; Dr. Robert Sharp and Denise of Atlantic, IA; Dr. Linda Sharp of Virginia Beach, VA; and Rev. Jean Morse and Larry of Cherokee, IA; grandchildren Anna Demoplis and Artie, Jamie Hayes and Brian, Katie Sharp, Kelsi Shields and Andrew, Samantha Renfro and fiancÃ©e Neal Pruess, Karl Renfro, Kasey Renfro, Andrew and Amy Morse, and Hillary Morse and fiancÃ©e Anthony Sigaty; and great-grandchildren Curtis, Alexina, Aidan, Camille, and one due in August. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Hugh Q. Sharp

July 4, 1918 - February 10, 2014