Photo courtesy of N. J. Hogenkamp Sons, Inc. - Minster
Minster, Ohio
Jan 19, 1935 – Aug 25, 2018 (Age 83)
Lester Sherman, age 83 of Minster, OH passed away at 10:23 PM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Heritage Manor, Minster. He was born in Minster on January 19, 1935 to the late Edward & Henrietta (Gudorf) Sherman. He married Phyllis Hilgefort on August 11, 1956 at St. Michael Church, Fort Loramie. She is surviving in Minster. He is also survived by 6 sons: Craig & Brenda (Luebke) Nick & Joan (Bornhorst), Dale & Joyce (Wagner), Bill & Jannis (Sherman), Dan & Lee (Fischbauch), Tom & Sue (Bergman) all of Minster, 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister Ruth Barlage, Fort Loramie, in-laws: Edna & Eugene Ahlers, St. Marys, Margie Hilgefort, Newport, Eileen Ahlers, Fort Loramie, Joyce Hilgefort, Newport. He was preceded in death by: in-laws, Lester Barlage, Clete & Audrey Hilgefort, Vern Hilgefort, Paul Ahlers, Lester Hilgefort. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster. He was a 1953 graduate of Minster High School and a Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Minster American Legion and Minster F.O.E. #1391. He was retired from Minster Machine after 41 years of service. Lester enjoyed fishing, golfing and working with wood. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 31, 2018 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster with Rev. Frankline Rayappa, Celebrant. Burial will take place in St. Augustine Cemetery with full military honors. Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster on Thursday, August 30 from 3 to 8 pm and Friday from 9:00 to 9:30am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donation to the General Scholarship Fund at Minster High School. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Read MoreThoughts and prayers to the family. Keep in mind the wonderful hope from our loving creator, "God will bring back those who have fallen asleep in death," 1 Thessalonians 4:14. What a wonderful time to look forward to.
August 31, 2018
Plants Galore
Susan Healion
August 30, 2018 | Freehold, NJ
Remember growing up visiting them. Lesters dad Ed gave me a fishing boat i used at lake loramie when i was a youngster. The whole family was always fun to visit.Sorry for your loss.
jim gudorf
August 28, 2018 | Dayton, OH
To Phyllis and the whole Sherman Family,
Know that Monty and I are thinking of you. You lost a kind and fun loving man. Loved having him as a neighbor and miss you all.
Hugs, Liz and Monty
Liz McDermitt
August 27, 2018 | St. Simon's Island, GA | Friend
Another strong and larger than life figure within Minsters culture, my memories of Les (and the whole family really) was laughing and mostly joking but who was also a strong father figure. Turtle soup a staple and a delicacy! Thinking of the "other" Minster Shermans during this difficult time, especially Bill and Jannis. I look forward to seeing you at Oktoberfest this year.
Thomas (Rock) Sherman
August 27, 2018 | Colleyville, TX | Friend
My deepest sympathy to the Sherman family. Les and I were good childhood friends and spent countless hours hunting and fishing. Les, thanks for the memories.
John Huelsman
August 27, 2018 | Naples, FL | Friend
Im so sorry Sherman family. Les was a great man and was always smiling. Karen and I wont be able to make it home to Minster from North Carolina but our prayers are going up for all of you.
Tony Bornhorst
August 27, 2018 | Pinehurst, NC | Friend
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I will always remember the great times we shard with Lester at Dale and Joyce's. Wonderful memories.
Lisa Deters
August 27, 2018 | Lima, OH | Friend
Phil I was so sorry to hear about Les. We will be in Michigan so I wont make it to the viewing. I have so many good memories of him. You and the boys will be in my thoughts and prayers!
Diane Bickel (Watercutter)
August 26, 2018 | Versailles, OH | Friend
