Obituary for Francis Xavier "Frank" Sherman
Niagara- Francis X. “Frank” Sherman, 97, of Niagara, Wis., passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Maryhill Manor, Niagara, Wis.
He was born January 10, 1925, in Niagara, Wis., son of the late Adam and Apolonia (Novak) Sherman. Frank grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1943. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Frank returned to Niagara and worked at the Niagara Paper Mill as a supervisor for 40 years before retiring in 1987. He was united in marriage to Joan DePas on September 1, 1951, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on December 4, 2001.
In his younger years, Frank was involved in both baseball and hockey. His hockey team was all U.P. Champs. Throughout his life, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sports enthusiast. He truly loved the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin Badgers. Later in life, Frank was a bowler and golfer. He enjoyed the nineteenth hole with various friends. Blueberry and blackberry picking offered summer outdoor adventures, along with taking care of his garden. His favorite holidays were Deer Season and Thanksgiving. To him, nothing was better than sitting at “RuBi Peak” hunting shack and turkey dinner.
Frank enjoyed his family time, including watching his son play football, grandchildren playing baseball/softball, or camping with his wife, Joanie. He enjoyed quality time with his family and the many special friends he met over the years. Frank had fond memories of his service time and recently provided information for a history book of the G10 base where he served in Tewkesbury, England. Frank spent over twenty years volunteering at Maryhill Manor doing pastoral care. He also became the honorary groundskeeper on Black Sam Road, enjoying the outdoors and riding the John Deere Tractor.
Survivors include one daughter, Jane (Stan) Hohol, Weston, Wis.; a son-at-heart, Lawrence (Linda) Sherman; five grandchildren, Amanda (Darren) Sherman, Eli (Teresa) Sherman, Matthew Sherman, Jonathon (Molly) Hohol, and Jennifer Hohol; six great-grandchildren, Dominic, Sydnie, Kaylie, Aubrie, Taylor, and Kailey; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Sherman; one brother-in-law, Louis (Kathy) DePas; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Zimmerman, Cecelia DePas and Arlene DePas; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Joan, Frank was preceded in death by two sons, an infant son Francis, and Michael (2016); one infant daughter, Joan; five brothers, John, Joseph, Felix, Donald, and Roman; and by three sisters, Veronica Raymond, Agatha Meeks, and Estella Enders.
Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Niagara. Rev. Fr. Quinn Mann will officiate. Burial will take place in the Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, Wis., on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Frank’s family. These funds will be used toward a memorial gift for Maryhill Manor Chapel in his memory. The family would like to thank the staff of Maryhill Manor while he was in comfort care.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Frank’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis., to honor Frank’s legacy of life.
He was born January 10, 1925, in Niagara, Wis., son of the late Adam and Apolonia (Novak) Sherman. Frank grew up in Niagara and was a graduate of Niagara High School, class of 1943. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army from 1943 until his honorable discharge in 1946. Frank returned to Niagara and worked at the Niagara Paper Mill as a supervisor for 40 years before retiring in 1987. He was united in marriage to Joan DePas on September 1, 1951, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara. They celebrated 50 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on December 4, 2001.
In his younger years, Frank was involved in both baseball and hockey. His hockey team was all U.P. Champs. Throughout his life, he was an avid hunter, fisherman, and sports enthusiast. He truly loved the Milwaukee Brewers, Green Bay Packers, and Wisconsin Badgers. Later in life, Frank was a bowler and golfer. He enjoyed the nineteenth hole with various friends. Blueberry and blackberry picking offered summer outdoor adventures, along with taking care of his garden. His favorite holidays were Deer Season and Thanksgiving. To him, nothing was better than sitting at “RuBi Peak” hunting shack and turkey dinner.
Frank enjoyed his family time, including watching his son play football, grandchildren playing baseball/softball, or camping with his wife, Joanie. He enjoyed quality time with his family and the many special friends he met over the years. Frank had fond memories of his service time and recently provided information for a history book of the G10 base where he served in Tewkesbury, England. Frank spent over twenty years volunteering at Maryhill Manor doing pastoral care. He also became the honorary groundskeeper on Black Sam Road, enjoying the outdoors and riding the John Deere Tractor.
Survivors include one daughter, Jane (Stan) Hohol, Weston, Wis.; a son-at-heart, Lawrence (Linda) Sherman; five grandchildren, Amanda (Darren) Sherman, Eli (Teresa) Sherman, Matthew Sherman, Jonathon (Molly) Hohol, and Jennifer Hohol; six great-grandchildren, Dominic, Sydnie, Kaylie, Aubrie, Taylor, and Kailey; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Sherman; one brother-in-law, Louis (Kathy) DePas; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Zimmerman, Cecelia DePas and Arlene DePas; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Joan, Frank was preceded in death by two sons, an infant son Francis, and Michael (2016); one infant daughter, Joan; five brothers, John, Joseph, Felix, Donald, and Roman; and by three sisters, Veronica Raymond, Agatha Meeks, and Estella Enders.
Visitation will be Friday, April 22, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Jacobs Funeral Home-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis. Prayers will be recited at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Niagara. Rev. Fr. Quinn Mann will officiate. Burial will take place in the Niagara Cemetery, Niagara, Wis., on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Frank’s family. These funds will be used toward a memorial gift for Maryhill Manor Chapel in his memory. The family would like to thank the staff of Maryhill Manor while he was in comfort care.
Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Frank’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, Niagara, Wis., to honor Frank’s legacy of life.