This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: WHL44 Surnames: SHERROD, FOSTER, DAVIS, HAMMERBERG, MANION Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.michigan.counties.kalamazoo/22695/mb.ashx Message Board Post: SHERROD, Glen E., Sr. Of Kalamazoo Passed away peacefully at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence with his daughters at his side on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Glen was born December 27, 1924 in Paw Paw, the son of Glenn A. and Ada (Foster) Sherrod and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a supervisor in the carton department at James River Corp. where he worked for more than 43 years before his retirement in 1987. During WW II, he served his country proudly for years in the United States Army with time spent in the European Theatre Operations. He was a big sports fan who especially enjoyed U of M football and the Detroit Tigers. For many years he and his best friend, John Hawley, had season tickets to U of M football. The family deeply appreciates the friendship and kindness that John has shown to Glen and his family for many years. Glen also enjoyed many trips to the casino with his former wife and close friend, Romola Sherrod. His greatest love was his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed spending as much ti! me as he could with them, especially his grandchildren. He loved to watch and cheer his children and grandchildren perform in their many activities. Glen is survived by his children, Glen E. Sherrod, Jr., of Kalamazoo, Susan K. Davis (Bryan Mark) of Kalamazoo and Mary L. (Douglas) Hammerberg of Kalamazoo; five grandchildren, Lindsay (Jason) Manion, Ashley Davis, Kyle, Hayley and Chase Hammerberg; two great grandchildren, JJ and Carter Manion; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel J. Sherrod, his parents; two brothers, Lyle (Lillian) and Dale; two sisters, Vivian (Paul Snyder) and Glenedene Sherrod. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St. with Msgr. Michael Hazard officiating. There will be a private interment for the family following at Mt. Ever-Rest Cemetery on Drake Rd. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 4 PM to! 7 PM. Memorial contributions may be given to Rose Arbor Hospice Care Center. www.langelands.com 343-1508 Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 4/28/2008. (Posted by a VOLUNTEER-NO family connection) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.