Stephen “Steve” Sherry, age 82, passed away on May 19th, 2022 at Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. Steve was born in Madison on January 24th, 1940 to the late Melvin and Wilma (Adkison) Sherry. He was an educator with the Racine Unified School District for 40 years, teaching German and History to Jr. High and High school students. Steve had many passions, including Civil War skirmishes, Norwegian Rosemaling, photography, traveling and playing the banjo.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Elaine (Anderson), his son, Christopher (Liz) Sherry; his daughter, Kathryn (Shelly Herrmann) Sherry; two grandchildren, Osten and Paulina Sherry; his sister, June (Ted) Oasen as well as numerous nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
A memorial service for Steve will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 at Peace Lutheran Church (349 Wegge Court, Burlington, WI) with full military honors to follow. A visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory may be made out to Peace Lutheran Church, the Wounded Warrior Project or to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank you” to Aurora At Home Hospice Care team, especially Kelly G. and Sandra K. for their loving and compassionate care.
