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JAMES J. "JIM" SHERRON

1941 - 2020

JAMES J. "JIM" SHERRON obituary, 1941-2020, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue

Fort Wayne, Indiana

JAMES SHERRON Obituary

JAMES J. "JIM" SHERRON, 79, died on Monday, July 13, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born June 21, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph and Sylvia (Williams) Sherron. He graduated from North Side High School in 1959, and received degrees from Ball State University and the University of St. Francis. Jim married Judy Ann Deitsch on Aug. 5, 1967. God, church and family were most important in his life. Judy, his daughter Emily (Justin) Parker and his granddaughters Charlotte and Lena Pfeifer will miss him dearly. He taught for East Allen County Schools for 33 years and part-time at IPFW. Jim was also employed by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. As one of the founders of the East Allen Federal Credit Union, he served as Chairman of the Board from 1965 to his death. He was a member of the Decatur Elks Lodge 993 and Council 451 of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where he served as a lector and usher. Jim is also survived by his sisters, Kate Murphy, Cindy (Fred) Golden and Anne Gerner. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road, with visitation one hour prior. Face covering is required. A private family burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery. Preferred memorials to St. Charles Borromeo School, 4910 Trier Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 or Muscular Dystrophy. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.divinemercyfuneralhome.org

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jul. 15, 2020.

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Kirsten (Willinger) Collins

October 5, 2022

I am so sad to learn of Mr. Sherron's passing. His was my favorite class in 7th grade because he was such a great teacher. My mom taught English across the hall from Mr.Sherron so I got to enjoy his sense of humor all the years I was at Woodlan. I will remember him always.

Katie Schaller (from Dicky's)

July 17, 2020

I Just learned of Jim's pass today. So sorry for your loss, Judy, Emily and family!! I remember having great conversations with Jim about our faith. He taught me to add something during lent instead of taking away. I ended up being a mass goer a few times during the week. I remember how we excited he was to have a new grandbaby! You will be missed, Jim!!

Lori Funk Grogg

July 16, 2020

He was an amazing teacher ... so sweet and nice... will miss him

Lori Funk Grogg (1985 grad Woodlan HS)

Ken Eytcheson

July 15, 2020

A good friend that will be missed.Always enjoyed being around Jim. Worked hard as our golf coach @ New Haven High School.

JoAnn Hively

July 15, 2020

My deepest sympathies and prayers to Judy and her family.
JoAnn Hively

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9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Road, IN

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17

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church

4916 Trier Road, IN

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home - Fort Wayne

3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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