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1934

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2016

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Roger Sherman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 4, 2017.

Roger C. Sherman, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Lutheran Life Villages on South Anthony Boulevard. Born March 27, 1934 in Muskegon, Mich., he was a son of the late Clark and Joy (Weygandt) Sherman. Roger proudly served in the U.S. Army for 3 years during the Korean Conflict and married his high school sweetheart, Lorna (Haddix). Roger graduated from Fort Wayne Bible College then served as a Pastor in the Missionary & Free Methodist churches for 34 years, retiring to Fort Wayne in 2004. He was a member of Fellowship Missionary Church for nearly 12 years and was also a member of the Korean War Veterans Association. He was a gentle and devoted Husband, Father, and Pastor. He was known for his quick smile and compassion for others. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorna (Haddix) Sherman; children, Tom (Ruby) Sherman of Naples, Idaho, Nancy (Terry) Stutzman of Warsaw, Ind., Steve (Ronda) Sherman of Albany, Ore., Caroline (Jeff) Shatto of Fort Wayne, David (Amanda) Sherman of Poneto, Ind., Suzanne Sherman of Chicago, Ill., and Julia (Greg) Araya of Savannah, GA.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and brother, Allen (Lavonna) Sherman of Green Valley, Ariz. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ovid Sherman and infant sister. Memorial Service will be 11:30am on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Fellowship Missionary Church, 2536 E. Tillman Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46816, with calling from 10:00am until the start of the service. Inurnment will be at a later date at Marion National Cemetery, Marion, Ind. Memorials may be made to the church or to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org.

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January 7, 2017

Steve Kunkel

Lorna and family. So sorry to hear of Roger's passing. Mom told me about it. I have MANY fond memories of Roger and the rest of you as well, memories I will not forget. I remember Roger would visit and I would basically hide but he wouldn't leave till he saw me. Then I started coming to church and getting involved. Softball. CDYC. Plays. Christmas caroling. Great memories. You guys have a special place in my heart.

January 6, 2017

Cindy Hays

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January 6, 2017

Esther Rinehart

Dear Lorna, Tom, Nancy, Steve, Caroline, David, Susie, Julia and families,

I was saddened this evening when I learned of Roger's passing. My heart goes out to each of you.

I would love to hear from any or all of you (and especially you Nancy, my fellow ahtanaramer). I can be reached at the following:
[email protected]
Facebook...Esther Rinehart
Home address...435 Wayne St, Apt 122, Bronson, MI 49028
Phone...517.677.7649

Love and prayers.

January 4, 2017

Dick Pitman

Lorna,
It is with deep sorrow to learn of Roger's passing. He was a good friend in high school and when I was in Lake Odessa. He followed me down the aisle during graduation in 1952 from LOHS.
Please be strong. I know how you feel after I lost Nina in August.
Sincere Condolences.
Dick Pitman

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