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Sherman then accepted an invitation from the Lutheran World Federation to teach at Mansfield College in Oxford, England, serving theological students in exile from Europe. In 1966, he became Professor of Christian Ethics at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, where he taught for 23 years, including 10 years as Dean of Faculty. He was a visiting professor at institutions in Switzerland, Israel, Zimbabwe, and Japan. And in 1989, he became founding director of the Institute for Jewish-Christian Understanding at Muhlenberg College, where he served until 1996, including consulting with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in its 1994 declaration renouncing the antisemitic writings of Martin Luther.
He was a lifelong tennis player, a regular attendee at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, N.Y., and a long-time member of the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit in Emmaus.
In 1953, he married Joan Margery Kendall of Buffalo, N.Y. Following her death in 2006, he shared a 10-year marriage with Loreen Stout of Schnecksville.
Sherman is survived by his children, Mark Sherman of Takoma Park, Md., David Sherman of Talent, Ore., and Leslie Sherman of Wilmington, Del., and his grandchildren Evelyn, Simon, Charlie, and June.
A memorial service will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, 3461 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Emmaus Pa. at 3:00 p.m. on Sat. September 11th. In lieu of flowers, cards of remembrance can be sent to Leslie at 119 South Road, Wilmington DE 19809.
Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home.
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Ronald W. Fenstermaker
September 4, 2021
Frank lived about 4 doors away from us when he taught at Muhlenberg College. He was a wonderful neighbor. We spoke frequently when he walked past our house. I also remember a neighborhood picnic at his home.
Richard Doty
September 3, 2021
I will remember Frank fondly from both his presentations on various biblical and ethical topics and also his leadership of the Center for Faith and Life at the Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, Emmaus. Frank was always able to explain topics in a calm and clear manner and engage his students in the joy of learning.
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