Robert D. Sherry

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In Loving Memory of Robert Douglas Sherry

Sherry, Robert Douglas (Bob) passed away peacefully on July 28,2024 at the age of 83.

Bob was born December 5, 1940, in St. Paul Minnesota.

Bob was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Bob was preceded in death by parents Lorraine and Robert Sherry and Sister, Vicki White.

Bob Is survived by Becky Sherry, Children, Bobby Jr, Kelly and Penny Sherry, Sister, Diane Hobbs, Grandchildren, Danielle Fox, Todd Jr., Cassandra, Justin, David, and Isabel Sherry. Great Grandchildren Laylah Griffin, Madison Scott, Gabriel Sherry.

Bob worked at Donatelle Plastics in New Brighton and South St. Paul High School as a maintenance supervisor. Bob truly enjoyed building relationships with the students from South St. Paul High School until he retired at the age of 70.

Bob was an avid slow pitch and fastpitch softball player and played many years with several teams throughout his adult life. Bob loved playing and watching all sports. Bob’s children have many fond memories growing up watching him play slow pitch softball and going out of town to play in softball tournaments.

Bob was very involved with Wilder Booster Club and Wilder Recreation Center with fundraising and with helping build the sports program for youth, both boys and girls. Bob touched many lives as a coach and father figure to many of the youth at Wilder Recreation Center. Bob truly enjoyed coaching Bobby, Kelly and Penny in their sports at Wilder Recreation Center.

Bob loved cracking jokes, he was a jokester; Bob was always the life of the party. He had a big Heart, the first question he would always ask is “How are you doing?” Bob will be greatly missed by everyone who loved him. Special thanks to United Hospital for taking special care of our father.

In his honor, a Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday August 30th, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 401 Concord St Paul Minnesota 55107. The visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, Mass from 11 am to 12pm followed by a reception in the social hall. Memorials preferred.

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Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services