Russell Sherman
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Russell Sherman
RONAN – Russell passed away on May 21, 2015, at his home, of natural causes. He was born July 8, 1951 in Havre, to Gordon and Agatha Sherman. Russ was raised in the Hi-Line area until 1964 when the family moved to the Mission Valley. He graduated from Ronan High School in 1969, where he was an outstanding lineman on the football team and known as the “Sherman Tank.” After attending MSU Northern in Havre, he returned to the Mission Valley and worked at Dupuis Lumber and later Plum Creek Lumber.
Russ married the love of his life, Joan Bocksnick, in October of 1972. They were blessed with five children: Toni, Tomi, Cody, Jami, and Josi, who all learned the art of hard work from their father. Together, Russ and Joan built their family farm. They raised beef cattle and had a large hog operation for many years. Russ loved farming and ranching and even though he was unable to do the physical work the last three years, he was still very active in the day-to-day operations of the farm. He was always willing to give advice.
Russell was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and a “Papa” to his 12 grandchildren who will miss him dearly.
His daughter Jami; brothers Larry and Ron; his parents; and his honorary daughter Lea Ann Larson all preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife Joan; his daughter Toni (Quincy) Taylor of North Carolina, daughter Josi (Thomas) Brosam of Dillon, and daughter Tomi (Jeff) Clairmont of Ronan; and son Cody (Libby) Sherman of Ronan; and sisters Donna (Mike) Molzhon and Shirley Burland, both also of Ronan.
Memorial Services have been held. Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.TheLakeFuneralHomeAndCrematory.com.
