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Edward "Ted" J. Sherman 1938—2017
Edward "Ted" Jess Sherman, 78, of Belvidere, IL, passed away Jan. 15, 2017, in the loving presence of his family. The son of Thelma (Giffey) and Henry "Hank" Sherman. He was born on November 5th, 1938, in Sheyboygan, WI. He married the love of his life and best friend, Joan Kurkowski on February 7, 1958. Edward retired in 1998, from being a longtime dedicated driver for Cassens Transport in Belvidere and Secretary of Treasurer for Teamsters Local 325. Being a proud brother of Teamsters 325, he sat on many committees and boards for the Local. He also served as President of Capron Rescue Squad, served as board member for the Belvidere Community Building, member of Coon Creek Casters and Belstone, and many other organizations. His love of adventure and the outdoors led him down many paths to include, boating, fishing, antique car and tractor restorations and endless other projects he tinkered in. Here to cherish Ted's memory are his loving daughter, Traci (Jason) Bender; son, Troy (Joyce) Sherman; granddaughter, Jeannine; great- grandson, Arthur; family, Nancy Ostrander of Plainfield, WI, Nola (Jerry) Sell of Neenah, WI, Myra (Cal) Zwetz of Hancock, WI, Lyle Sherman of Poplar Grove, IL, Jack (Bernie) Sherman of Plainfield, WI, Harvey Sherman of Bancroft, WI, Dale (Joanie) Sherman of Bancroft, WI, Lorena Akins of Alabama; and numerous nieces and nephews whom all loved him dearly. Ted is preceded in death by the love of his life, Joan, who he loved dearly and cared for until the end; his mother and father; brothers, Fred Sherman and Pete Prentice; and sisters-in-law, Linda and Teri Sherman.
A memorial service celebrating Ted's life will be held at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Services, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave., Belvidere, IL, with Rev. Dean Parker officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:15 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made to the family. Feel welcome to come and celebrate Ted's life, as he will be truly missed. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.
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Sorry for your loss. Ted was a Great Guy! He will be missed. We had done business with Ted for many years. Somewhere Ted is telling someone "Come on up and We'll go fishing." Steve and Scarlett Prater Worth Lifts---Texas.
May 22, 2017
Sorry for the loss of your father. Ted was a great friend and he will be missed. He had a big heart and great personality so there's lots of wonderful memories. May those memories bring you comfort.
Teresa Johnson
January 22, 2017
Tracey, I so very sorry for the lost of your Father, Ted was an amazing person, and we were very blessed to have been a part of his life. Charlie will miss him terribly. He was a true friend to him and Im glad of the fishing trips and outings they had together, We love you Ted.
Charles and Mary Brown
January 21, 2017
Truly sorry for your loss. Ted was a super guy and will be missed by many.
Bob and Debbie Hall
January 19, 2017
Dear Family,
Your dad will be missed very much. He had a fantastic sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Carol Guthrie-Booker
January 19, 2017
We loved them both.We are so sorry for your loss.
John and Stacy Henneberry
January 18, 2017
My prayers and thoughts are with your family
Doneta Brandt
January 18, 2017
Dear Tracy, Troy and family, we were so sorry to hear about your dad. He and your mom were wonderful people. They will both be missed very much.
Michael & Maureen Watt
January 18, 2017
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