Robert J. Sheran

Robert J. Sheran obituary

Robert J. Sheran

Robert Sheran Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 27 to Jan. 30, 2012.
Sheran, Former Chief Justice Robert J. age 96, died Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Justice Sheran graduated from St. Thomas College (national debate champion) and the University of Minnesota School of Law. He served as a Special Agent in the FBI during World War II. He practiced law as a trial lawyer with Gallagher, Farrish, Sheran, and Zimmerman in Mankato, and later at Lindquist and Vennum, PLLP in Minneapolis. He served in the MN House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949. He served on the MN Supreme Court twice, first as an Associate Justice appointed by Governor Elmer Anderson, (1963 - 1970), and then as Chief Justice appointed by Governor Wendell Anderson (1973-1981). He retired from Lindquist and Vennum after serving as an Interim Dean at the Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Brown Sheran, and son, Michael and his wife Rizalina. He is survived by 4 children and their spouses, Thomas (Linda), Kathleen (Dean Doyscher), John (Christina), and Daniel (Nancy); 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 3-6 PM Sunday, January 29th at Washburn-McReavy, 5000 West 50th St., Edina. The church visitation will be Monday, January 30th at 10 AM followed by an 11 AM funeral service at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina. There will be a burial service on Monday at 3:30 PM at Calvary Cemetery in Mankato. Donations in memory of Robert Sheran to the University of St. Thomas undergraduate scholarship fund. www.Washburn-McReavy.com Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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January 23, 2021

Melanie Lauer posted to the memorial.

February 1, 2012

Patrick Doherty posted to the memorial.

January 30, 2012

Sheila Scott posted to the memorial.

Melanie Lauer

January 23, 2021

My most vivid memory of Uncle Robert was in the summer at our home In Mamaroneck. He was sitting leaning against a large tree for support and shade, totally absorbed in a law book. On a more personal note, after not seeing me for a while, he would turn his noble face to mine and ask me how I was doing. He was always pleased with the answer - the perfect uncle.

Patrick Doherty

February 1, 2012

“The dust of some is Irish earth,
Among their own they rest,
And the same land that gave them birth
Has caught them to her breast.”

Words of John Kells Ingram(1823-1907)

Sheila Scott

January 30, 2012

Dear Sheran family:
I am the daughter of the late Justice George and Joyce Scott. I know my parents enjoyed Justice Sheran very much. Dad passed in 2006 and mom passed last year.

I had the wonderful opportunity to share time with Dean Sheran at Hamline Law School. He was a wonderful, caring sweet and intelligent man. I was actually just thinking about him last week. I am so sorry for your loss.

It is difficult to lose the ones we love, especially our parents. My sympathy to you all.

Lynne Johnston

January 30, 2012

To the Family of Bob Sheran. I am writing for Fr. George Kovalik who remembers your family from when he was Pastor at Marysberg and Elysian(sp?). He often spoke of your Dad. You may remember, Tom, he asked me to call you and tell you he was voting for you, and to say hi to your dad for him. Fr. George has early dementia, but remembered your dad right away when I told him, and asked me to send his sympathy. Fr. George Kovalik, Minneapolis

January 29, 2012

Dear Kathy,

I am so very sorry for your loss.

I saw your father only once, and then just for a few minutes. It was in your living room and we were probably juniors or seniors. He had such a presence that I still remember him. Many years later I met my father-in-law-to-be, a presiding judge in South Dakota, and found him to be so like the impression I had of your father.

May you always feel his loving presence in your life.

Sincerely,

Ellen DiGangi Hall, Vis '65

January 29, 2012

To the family of Bob Sheran,
We are sorry for your loss and offer our sincere sympathy. Our son, Forrest, always spoke highly of him.
Howard & Arline Gillson, Mankato

January 29, 2012

Dear Kathy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathy.
Kate Helin Allen, Vis class of '65

January 28, 2012

To all of Bob's family - Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan & Mary Beth Tobias Dayton, OH

Tracy Tuthill Anagnost

January 28, 2012

I worked for Judge Sheran at Lindquist & Vennum in the mid-80s for a few years. He was an incredible, amazing man with such a distinguished presence. He would often leave the office, not telling me, and would then phone in for messages - when all the time I thought he was in his office. I still get a chuckle out of that to this day and have always remembered him quite fondly. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Sheran Family. Judge Robert Sheran will certainly be missed.

January 28, 2012

We would like to wish our sincere sympathy on the loss of your father - The Sheerans from Janesville, MN (Frank, Ray, Kay, Tom, JIm, Paul, David, Tim, and Pat)

Ian, Lynn, Sullivan, Eva, Truman, and Henri Lauer

January 28, 2012

Our thoughts go out to the wonderful Sheran Clan from halfway across the world. We hope to live half as honorable and blessed a life as Uncle Bob did. A great man, an incredible legacy, and a fantastic family.

kathleen dudley

January 27, 2012

The O'Tooles send very fond memories from the younger Mankato days and again when our parents were together in Bloomington, Mn.I know they shared some good memories.

You are in our thoughts and prayers remembering your great father.
Kathleen O'Toole Dudley

Melanie Lauer

January 27, 2012

Good-bye to Uncle Bob, but the memory of him sitting reading, leaning against one of the big trees we had surrounding our house in Mamaroneck, NY on Orienta will always remain. No one was ever so interested in reading and scholarship as that uncle. Such a gentleman! Melanie Lauer Stamford, CT

Karen Pullen

January 27, 2012

It was an honor and privilege for me to be one of his caregivers these past four years. He was a kind, gentle, and soft spoken man with a smile and laugh I shall never forget. My heart and prayers go out to the family. Robert will forever be in my memory.

January 27, 2012

Henrietta (Gallagher) Gahler, daughter of Former Chief Justice Henry Gallagher, and her family send condolences on the death of Robert. He was truly a family friend, gentleman and coworker with Grandpa Henry. Family of Henrietta Gallagher Gahler ( Waseca,MN)

January 27, 2012

Robert's family, those he left behind- are mirrors of him. He will live forever in them. In loving memory. Bob and Betty Sheeran, Fall City, Washington

January 27, 2012

I am out of the country but just heard the news. Bob and Jean were great role models for what has turned out to be a great family. My condolenes on the passing of your father.
Dan Whitlock,MD

Ernie & Terry Guillemette

January 27, 2012

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Loren Gross

January 27, 2012

In 1964 Bob had been recently appointed as Associate Justice and I was fortunate enough to be chosen to be his law clerk. Working with him was a joyful experience I have always treasured. He was truly a gentleman and a scholar and an example in every way of living.

Godspeed, Bob; and to his family my most heartfelt condolences.

January 27, 2012

TO THE FAMILY OF BOB AND JEAN....FOND MEMORIES OF BOTH OF YOUR FOLKS WHEN I WAS PASTOR AT ST.PETERS, MENDOTA..77-89..LOVE AND PRAYERS FOR GREAT FOLKS...FR. MIKE ARMS, CROSSLAKE ,MINN.

Lee Troske

January 27, 2012

It was my privilege to office next to him in Mankato. An outstanding lawyer and Judge. Even greater as a citizen and human being. The passing of an outstanding gentleman.

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