Photo courtesy of HILDEBRAND - RUSS FUNERAL HOME - Rhinelander
Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Feb 25, 1938 – Feb 21, 2017 (Age 78)
Barbara Dreher Sherman, 78, of Palm City, Florida, passed away in Phelps, Wisconsin.
Barbara had previously resided in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Barbara and her husband, Earl F. Sherman were married for 57 years.
She was a Registered Nurse and was trained and educated at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts and Boston University. Barbara served most of her career as a Volunteer Nurse at public schools in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
She was passionate about her grandchildren, gardening, music and travel.
Barbara is survived by her husband; Earl, daughter; Gail in Phelps, Wisconsin, sons; Gary and Barry “Bud” of Hartland, Wisconsin, sister; Elinore Pasquill in Middleboro, Massachusetts and six grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Barbara can be made to the Kane Center, Adult Day Club, 900 SE Salerno Road, Stuart, Florida, 34997, or to your local hospice.
Services for family and friends will be held at Riverside Cemetery, in Fairhaven, Massachusetts at a future date.
Barb was a very special lady and is greatly missed at Phelps Care!! She was so loved by all staff. We are so sorry for your loss.
Connie Rohrs
March 16, 2017 | Phelps
Godspeed to a lady who treated me like her (favorite) daughter and was always so kind and generous. I will forever be grateful for the impact you've had on my life, and I wish you everlasting happiness! I love you!
Kate Lanagan MacGregor
February 25, 2017 | Mattapoisett, MA
We are so sorry to hear about Aunt Barbara.
Our heartfelt sympathies to all. You will
be in our thoughts and prayers during this
sad time. May your memories of her heal your
sorrow and keep her close to your hearts.
We love you...
Charlene & Steve Paulson
February 24, 2017 | Fairhaven, MA
