Kenton Sherman Obituary

Kenton Sherman

Sep 7, 1934 - Aug 26, 2022

Bellevue

Kenton D. Sherman, 87, of Bellevue, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, at his home. He was born Sept. 7, 1934, in Norwalk, the son of the late David and Hilda (Poths) Sherman.

Kenton was a life-long farmer who still lived at the family homestead. At an early age, he began milking cows with his father. He began operations with his brother, George Sherman, until 1966, running dairy farm and grain operations.

With his wife, Ila Mae, they established Sherma Farm, which was their livelihood while raising three daughters. In 1981, Kenton and his son-in-law, Mike Kaltenbach, formed a partnership. In 1996, the decision was made to sell the dairy cows. Kenton and Mike continued to raise heifers, feeder calves, and steers as well as running grain operations.

He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Bellevue, life member of Roby Masonic Lodge # 438, Althea Chapter # 438 of the Eastern Stars, 32nd Degree of the Scottish Rite, Toledo, Huron County Farm Bureau, past President of Ohio Guernsey Breeders Association, Ohio Holstein Association, past Director of Northern Ohio Breeders Association, The National Dairy Shrine, and a past Master of the former Lyme Grange.

Kenton is survived by his daughters, Sylvia (Pete) Sackett of Bellevue, Rebecca (Michael) Kaltenbach of Monroeville, and Amy (Tim) King of Fremont; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; 14 great-grandchildren; and companion of 21 years, Dorothy Yingling.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ila Mae (Warner) Sherman whom he married Jan. 15, 1955, at Lyme Church; brother, George Sherman; and sisters, Iverna Phillips, Florence Sprang, and Lucille Sherman.

Friends will be received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, with a Masonic Service beginning 6 p.m. at Foos and Foos Funeral Service, 151 Yorkshire Place, Bellevue. Kenton's funeral will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 285 W. Main St., Bellevue. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 285 W. Main St., Bellevue, Ohio, 44811, Huron County Farm Bureau, 8460 Ridge Road, North Royalton, Ohio, 44133, and choices of the family's wishes.

Memories and condolences may be shared at foosfuneral.com.