The Rev. George F. Wharton III, age 90, of Decorah, IA passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Decorah with the Rt. Rev. C. Christopher Epting and the Rev. Christine Gowdy-Jaehnig officiating.  Visitation begins at 10:00 AM, one hour before the service.   A luncheon in the Fellowship Hall will follow the service.

George was the son of the Rev. George F. Wharton, Jr. and Fleda Spencer Wharton of Lake Charles LA. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Running Wharton of Decorah; daughter, Julia Sophia Wharton of Denver, CO; and son, Philip Wharton of New York, NY. 

Obituary at Fjelstul Funeral Home

Tuesday, January 28
7:00 p.m. – CLA Circle – Barbara Berg hosts

Wednesday, January 29
5:00 p.m. – NO Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band rehearsal

Thursday, January 30
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pr. Amy

Sunday, February 2 – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
8:45 a.m. – Choir Warmup
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School/Youth Forum
11:00 a.m. – Annual Meeting of the Congregation – Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, January 21
7:00 p.m. – Congregation Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 22
5:00 p.m. – Confirmation Class
7:00 p.m. – Choir rehearsal
8:00 p.m. – Band rehearsal

Thursday, January 23
10:00 a.m. – Bible Study with Pr. Amy

Saturday, January 25
9:00 a.m. – WELCA Annual Meeting & Mid-winter Brunch

Sunday, January 26 – Third Sunday after Epiphany
9:30 a.m. – Worship with Holy Communion
10:30 a.m. – Fellowship Hour
10:45 a.m. – Sunday School/ Youth Forum
11:00 a.m. – Adult Forum – Golden Rule: 2020 Dignity and Respect in Politics
2:00-5:00 p.m. – Renovation Open House

Charter Member NIINA REBASSOO, 97, died on Saturday, January 11, Washington. She was a longtime Decorah resident and taught German at school until retiring in 1984. Her young family arrived in the U.S in 1949 refugees. She is survived by her sons, Peep, Vaho, and Arvi. Her husband taught mathematics at Luther College until his death in 1971. Blessed be the life of Niina Rebassoo.  A full obituary may be found here or in the Decorah newspapers.

The obituary for long-time Good Shepherd member Grace C. Erickson (October 20, 1919-January 10, 2020) is posted on the Fjelstul Funeral Home website and can be found at this link.  Memorial Services will be held April 25, 2020, at 11:00 am.  Blessed be the life of Grace Erickson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Aase Haugen, 4 Ohio St., Decorah, IA, 52245, or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 701 Iowa Ave., Decorah, IA, 52245.