Erica C. Sheets

1977 - 2017

Sheets, Erica C.

Erica C. Sheets DVM, age 39, of Kiel, died peacefully Thursday, January 26, 2017 at her residence with her family by her side.

Erica was born on September 16, 1977, daughter of Webb and Katie (Gaab) Shaw in Ohio. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls in 1999. She continued her education at Iowa State University, College of Veterinary Medicine graduating in 2004 with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

On April 1, 2000 she married Steven Sheets in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Erica was employed with the St. Anna Veterinary Clinic, prior to that she was employed with the Kiel Veterinary Clinic as a large animal veterinarian. Erica was a member of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners and American Veterinary Medicine Association.

Erica enjoyed gardening, working with her animals on her hobby farm, running, boating and being active. She had a true love for cows; most of all she loved spending time with her boys and attending all of their activities.

She is survived by her husband: Steve; two children: Ty and Dominick all of Kiel; her parents: Webb and Katie Shaw, Appleton; one sister: Lindsey (Dave) Davis, MN; mother-in-law: Elaine Sheets, IL, and one sister-in-law: Karen (Randy) Nenne, IL; three nieces: Clara Davis, MN, Allison Nenne, N.C. and Olivia (Ryan) Stewart, GA. Erica is further survived by other relatives and many friends.

Erica was preceded in death by her grandparents: Robert and Marian Gaab, Robert and Mary Shaw, father-in-law: Jim Sheets and uncle: Jim Gaab.

Funeral Services for Erica will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Bethlehem U.C.C. (11608 Lax Chapel Road, Kiel). Officiating at the service will be Rev. Rebecca A. Johnston and Randy Koppenhaver with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Bethlehem U.C.C. from 3:00PM until 6:00PM. The visitation will continue on Monday at church from 9:00AM until10:45AM.

Meiselwitz-Vollstedt Funeral Home, Kiel is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.meiselwitzfh.com

A special thank you to Froedert Medical College especially Dr. Nirav Shah and his team for the wonderful care given to Erica and her family; and St. Nicholas Hospice for all of the care and compassion shown to the Sheets family.