Joshua Robert Scharp

Josh was born on December 15, 1983 in Menomonee Falls, WI. Josh passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026 surrounded by his wife and mother, from an infection while battling a rare liver cancer.

Josh is survived by the love of his life Katlynn (Adams) his children Jackson (14) Ella (13) Leyla (10) and Kloe their family dog, Parents Dale and Vicki Scharp, step sister Teresa (Tad) Bey, Grandmother Jean Paukner, Mother-in-Law Carol Adams, Brother-in-Law Nick (Kaitlin) Adams, Niece Maylee and Nephew Axel Adams.

Further survived by Aunts and Uncles, cousins and Best Friends Alex and Cathy Hermann and Family. A special thank you to his cousin Jacqueline Bergner for her guidance and dedication through his life ending journey. Predeceased by grandparents Joseph Paukner and Robert and Betty Scharp.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Josh’s name may be directed to PSC Partners through the link provided below or directly to the family.

https://pscpartners.org/donate/

Visitation will be held Saturday May 16,2026, at Pagenkopf Funeral Home (2228 N. Silver Maple Lane, Oconomowoc, WI 53066) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a service to follow.