Micheal E. Sherman: 1939 – 2011
Micheal E. Sherman, 72, a resident of Urbana, Ohio and formerly of Churubusco, passed away at 3:23 p. m. on Thursday, December 29, 2011, at his home.
Mr. Sherman was born on May 26, 1939 in Arcola, a son of Virgil C. and Edna (Butler) Sherman. His early years were spent in the Arcola-area until moving to Noble County near Merriam with his parents. He graduated from Wolf Lake High School.
Employed by International Harvester for over 37 years, he first worked at their plant in Fort Wayne and later moved with the company to their operations in Springfield, Ohio, retiring in inventory control in 1999.
He was a member of the Maiden Lane Church of God in Springfield, and in his leisure time enjoyed hunting and fishing. Most importantly he loved and cherished his family.
On April 14, 1973 he was married in Auburn to Karen S. Boylan. She survives.
Also surviving are two sons Steven M. (Joy) Sherman of Springfield, Ohio and Weston E. Sherman of Columbus, Ohio; four brothers Norman Sherman of Churubusco, Phil (Grace) Sherman of Cromwell, Willard “Willie” (Salley) Sherman of Albion, and Rick (Lisa) Sherman of Columbia City; four sisters Barbara (James) Campbell of Columbia City, Nancy Sherman of Merriam, and Kathy (Jay) Hostetler and Jennifer (Mike) Patterson, both of Albion; and a grandson Elijah Sherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers Clyde “Red” Sherman, Lester “Les” Sherman, Paul Sherman, and Kerry Sherman; and by a sister Janice Mann.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam with Pastor George Cecil, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco on Monday from 2 to 8 p. m., or at the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will be on Wednesday in the Oakdale Cemetery, Urbana, Ohio.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Community Mercy Hospice, 444 W. Harding Rd., Springfield, OH 45504
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December 30th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Karen & Family – Jeanine and I would like to take a moment to express our sincere sympathy to all of you on your loss of Mike. What a wonderful legacy of love for God and family he has left for you. Please rest in the knowledge that we will be here for you now. . .and in the days ahead.
With every good wish,
Greg & Jeanine Childs and Staff
December 31st, 2011 at 6:57 pm
Aunt Karen Steve and Wes, I know how hard it is to lose your parent and my heart goes out to you steve and wes and all my love and prayers go to Aunt Karen and I also know how much the love for us our parents had but also how much love for God that our parents had I love all of you,Polly
January 2nd, 2012 at 1:55 pm
Karen and Family, You have our sympathy for your loss. Its been years since we have seen you and Mike. Your families comittment to God will be what we will always remember. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love Paul and Florence
January 2nd, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Karen, you and Mike have always had a special place in my heart. I will always remember our many memories of Green Township Wesleyan Church. What a special place to worship and grow in the Lord. You two have always been the quiet yet beautiful example of what a Christian should be; joyful, reverent, caring, and giving. Jesus is the Cornerstone and I trust that He will be with you in this special time of need. May you feel his comfort, Karen, Wes, and Steve and your families. I love you.
January 4th, 2012 at 12:19 am
Aunt Karen, Steve and Wes, There are no words to comfort us when we lose our precious family members and yet there is so much comfort in knowing we will be reunited in Christ one day, We will continue to pray for you all at this sad time, May the Lord bless and keep you. Love You All Libby & Glenn
January 5th, 2012 at 10:09 pm
To the Sherman Families,
Our deepest sympathies to you. Mike was a good man and will be missed by many.
John and Nancy Richards
January 10th, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Dear Karen and all of the Sherman family,
Mike was a wonderful cousin. I will always remember his smile and kindness.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,
Dani
January 11th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
Dear Karen,
I am so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I remember the good times we had in Churubusco together. May the Lord be close to you during this difficult time of loss for you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Pricilla Etter