Sherman-Tomten-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Schneider Funeral Directors

Sherman G. Tomten

Janesville, Illinois

Sep 29, 1932 – Dec 10, 2024

About

BORN
September 29, 1932
DIED
December 10, 2024
LOCATION
Janesville, Illinois

Obituaries

Send Flowers

Schneider Funeral Directors Obituary

Sherman G. Tomten, age 92, of Janesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at home. He was born in Westby, WI on September 29, 1932; the son of Gilbert and Selma Amalia (Bekkum) Tomten. He married Phyllis Anne (Becker) Tomten on June 29, 1957; and they shared 50 years of marriage before...

Read More

Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Sherman was a kind man. He was so easy going, he always was willing to help anyone. He served in the Pacific theatre during WWII he was in the US Navy. On a humorous note, he said that they were shipped out on the water, taking 3 weeks to reach their destination. He said the ship was crowded with half the soldiers in the Navy, the other half were Marines. I asked him, how could you Navy soldiers get along with the Marines on board that ship? Sherm said; well, they had to have someone to dance...