Marilyn Jean Sherman, age 80, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior, Monday, November 11, 2024, at the Sanford Hospice Centennial Cottage, Sioux Falls, surrounded by her family.
Marilyn was born on July 13, 1944, to Arthur and Selma (Hegge) Nelson. She grew up on the family farm in rural Garretson and graduated from Garretson High School. After graduation, Marilyn went to work at Kmart in Sioux Falls.
In 1966, Marilyn marred Douglas Sherman. The couple then spent 2 years in California, while Doug served in the US Navy. Upon returning to Sioux Falls, Marilyn worked as a bank teller at various banks for over 30 years, retiring in 2009. She attended Our Saviors Lutheran Church for over 50 years.
Over the years, Marilyn enjoyed camping, water skiing, ceramics, and taking her 40 Ford coupe, nicknamed Tweety, to local car shows where she won several trophies. She also cherished her time with her daughter, Connie while walking on New Smyrna Beach in Florida, picking up sea shells, watching the space shuttle launch from Cape Canaveral. Marilyn also took many trips with her friends to Branson, Missouri throughout the years.
Grateful for having shared her life are her husband, Doug of Sioux Falls; two daughters, Carrie Sherman of Sioux Falls and Connie Collier of New Smyrna Beach Florida; grandson, David S. Collier II; two sisters, Darlene (Al) Hauglid of Fairmont, Minnesota, and Shirley Skorr of Jasper, Minnesota; two sisters-in-law, Vickie Jacobson of Modesto, California and Mary Aakerman of Burnsville, Minnesota; a brother-in-law, Myron Johnson of Sioux Falls; nieces and nephews, extended family members and many friends.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Selma and Art, brothers, Myron and Arden; sister, Judy; niece, Trista Johnson; and nephews, Steve Skorr and Jay Hauglid.
Her Memorial Service was Thursday, December 5th, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial will be at the Hills of Rest Cemetery at a later date.
