James “Jim”
J.
Sherron
Obituary
James J. “Jim” Sherron, 79, died at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, July 13, 2020. Born on June 21, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph and Sylvia (Williams) Sherron. He graduated from North Side High School in 1959, and received degrees from Ball State University and the University of St. Francis. Jim married Judy Ann Deitsch on August 5, 1967. God, church and family were most important in his life. Judy, his daughter Emily (Justin) Parker and his granddaughters Charlotte and Lena Pfeiffer will miss him dearly. He taught for East Allen County Schools for 33 years and part-time at IPFW. Jim was also employed by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. As one of the founders of the East Allen Federal Credit Union, he served as Chairman of the Board from 1965 to his death. He was a member of the Decatur Elks Lodge 993 and Council #451 of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church where he served as a lector and usher. Jim is also survived by his sisters Kate Murphy, Cindy (Fred) Golden, and Anne Gerner. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am, Friday, July 17, 2020 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4916 Trier Road with visitation one hour prior. Face covering is required. A private family burial will be at Highland Park Cemetery. Preferred memorials to St. Charles Borromeo School 4910 Trier Rd. Ft. Wayne, IN 46815 and Muscular Dystrophy.
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I was also a student of Mr Sherrons at Woodlan and graduated in 1972. He was my favorite. He made me love literature, especially To Kill a Mockingbird. I became an English teacher, in many ways because of his influence. He truly inspired me.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Jim was such a nice person. I first met him when he would occasionally sub at St. Johns in New Haven where I was librarian. He was always so kind and pleasant. I recognized him when I was able to start attending morning mass at St. Charles after I retired. Your family’s faith and devotion is an inspiration to me. May God hold you all in the palm of His loving hand.
He taught the English class I was in for my junior year of high school. I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Mr. Sherron several years ago and meeting for lunch a few times while he was working at the Cathedral. I had great fun reminding him that he’d once told me “you have an ability to write, but you’re a screw-off.” Of course, he was absolutely correct! We had a really good laugh about that. He was a good, sensitive human being. May his memory be eternal, and he will be remembered in my prayers.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Randy, Rene, Kyle and Katie Thompson
My condolences to Judy, Emily, Jim’s grandchildren and sisters. I met Jim at a Deitsch reunion years ago. Memories of those happy times make me smile. May your own many happy memories sustain you in this sad time.
Your cousin, with love,
Pam Anderson
So sorry to hear about Jim. My sympathies to Judy and family. I only ever saw or talked with Jim a very times, but I enjoyed talking with him, he had a great sense of humor and seemed like such a good man. He will be missed by many.
Emily and family,
May love be the memory you keep.
You are in our prayers.
Mike, Abbey, Maximus, and Felix Ripley
I had Jim for a teacher at Woodlan HS. I graduated in 1972. I had him last class of the day and one day I fell asleep in his class. I woke up to an empty room except for Mr Sherron at his desk. I don’t remember what he said to me but it was kind and non judgmental. He became one of my favorite teachers after that day. He is one of the few teachers I would have enjoyed knowing as an adult. I ran into him a couple of years ago and to my amazement he recognized me. He was a good man.