Frank Edwin Sherman

Frank Edwin Sherman, 85, of Kearney, Nebraska, formerly of Overton, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

He was born on March 7, 1940, in Lexington, Nebraska to Clarence J. and Eva R. (Luckinbill) Sherman. Frank attended East District 12 in rural Overton. He graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1958 and worked various jobs in the area while farming. He was united in marriage to RoseMary O'Brien on January 6, 1968, in Shelton, Nebraska, making their home in the rural Overton area. Frank was a grain farmer and raised hogs. He later retired from farming and pursued other various job trades. After the death of RoseMary on May 9, 2009, he moved to Kearney. He was active in his church, volunteering for over 10 years at the Good Samaritan Hospital and helping at the food bank.

He later met Carol Rowedder of Kearney, and they married on March 6, 2016. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed telling stories of his life experiences. Fishing was a favorite pastime as well as feeding his squirrels and helping Steve at harvest. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.  The only stranger he knew was a person he hadn't talked to.

Frank is survived by his wife, Carol Rowedder of Kearney; children, Melinda (Steve) Nelson of rural Saint Edward and Matthew (Cindy) Sherman of Brighton, Colorado; brother, Gary (Carol) Sherman of Ceresco; grandchildren, Clare Davidson- Sherman of Omaha, Wyatt Nelson of Columbus, and Myranda Nelson of rural Saint Edward; daughter-in-law, Karen Davidson-Fisher and wife Bobbi of Omaha; step-children, Lee (Brenda) Rowedder of Kearney, and Ron (Paula) Rowedder of Hastings; step-grandchildren, Lexi Rowedder of Hastings, Courtney Rowedder of Saint Augustine, Florida, Carter Rowedder, Brooke Rowedder, Ava Rowedder, and Hudson Rowedder, all of Kearney; as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Besides his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his wife, RoseMary Sherman; sisters, Carol (Ed) Jensen, and Clarice (Robert) Beran; daughter, Michelle Sherman, and step-grandson, Jared Rowedder.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Graveside Services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 3:15 p.m. at the Overton Cemetery in Overton with Pastor Venedith Vargas officiating.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com