Joseph Sherman Obituary

Joseph W. Sherman

Jul 15, 1932 - Mar 12, 2024

Norwalk

Joseph W. Sherman, 91, of Norwalk, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 15, 1932, in Bellevue, to Joseph and Irene (Seibel) Sherman. Joseph graduated from Bellevue High School in 1950. He met his wife, Joann (White) Sherman, in high school and married Sept. 13, 1953. They devoted 67 years to each other.

Joseph had a love for farming, starting with his father in Lyme Township. In 1958, he and his wife moved to Norwalk from Bellevue to continue growing the family and farm. He retired farming in 1993 at age 62.

Joseph was a faithful member of St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church. He was active in Soil and Water, Ohio Farm Bureau, and Junior Fair. He cherished family, celebrating many holidays at his home. He loved to travel with his wife, Joann, especially in the motor home. He visited almost every state in the U.S., including Alaska, as well as Mexico and Canada. During these trips, they made numerous lasting friendships. He and Joann had also been to many places in Europe, China, and more.

Joseph is survived by four sons, Jeff, Jere, Jim (Jeanne), and John (Kelly) Sherman; grandchildren, Chris (Maria) Sherman, Kyle (Lauren) Sherman, Tana (Brian) Hayes, Tyler (Rachel) Sherman, Tara Sherman, Jeremy (Larissa) Sherman, Jennifer (Keith) Welch, John (fiancée Emma) Sherman, Matthew (Jenny) Sherman, Alex Sherman, and Kelsey (John) Mlinarcik; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Joann (White) Sherman.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2024, and 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2024, until the time of Joseph's service at 11 a.m., all at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 243 Benedict Ave., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857, Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, Illinois, 60601, or online act.alz.org/donate, or Huron County Junior Fair, 940 Fair Rd., Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

Online expressions of sympathy to the family may be made by visiting www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.