Clarence Scharbauer

Clarence Scharbauer (August 17, 1879 – October 2, 1942) was an American rancher, oilman, banker and hotelier. He was the owner of large ranches in Texas and New Mexico. By the time of his death, Scharbauer was "one of West Texas' most prominent and influential citizens." He grew up in Midland, Texas. His paternal great-grandfather was an immigrant from Germany. One ranch was in Pecos County, Texas. In 1935, oil was discovered on his ranches. He served as its vice president from 1925 to 1927,

Scharbauer built the Scharbauer Hotel, a 250-room hotel in Midland, Texas, in 1928. It opened in 1928, and it became the center of business and social life in Midland. until they moved into a penthouse in the Scharbauer Hotel in Midland, Texas. His funeral, which took place at the First Baptist Church in Midland on October 4, was held by Dr. William R. White, the President of Hardin–Simmons University. By the time of his death, Scharbauer was "one of West Texas' most prominent and influential citizens." The rest of his estate went to his widow, his son, and a cousin, Arnold Scharbauer.

The Scharbauer Hotel in Midland, Texas was demolished in 1973.