Virginia “Ginny” Sherman passed away on May 9, 2015, at Season’s of Life Hospice House, after standing up to ovarian cancer for four years.
Ginny was born on January 19, 1943, to Irma and Willard Van Saun in Janesville. She attended Janesville public schools and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater with a degree in education. She was married to Lon Sherman of Milton. They celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary this past year.
She is survived by her husband, Lon; a daughter, Sheila at home; her son, Brian; and two granddaughters, Ashley and Audrey, all of Austin, Texas. She is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Cuddeback, of Leesburg, Fla., and Linda Schmerse, of Coal Valley, Ill.; and many nephews and nieces.
Ginny taught first grade in the Janesville School District. After moving to Whitewater, she served as the Director of the Whitewater Parks and Recreation Board. This led to Ginny starting and directing a monthly recreation night for Walworth County teens and adults with special needs.
Also in Whitewater, Ginny started a preschool named Children’s Day Out in her home. In a short while she added a partner, Donna Summers. Within a couple months, the need for a much larger space was evident. She and Donna then rented space at St. Pat’s Church in Whitewater and stayed there teaching and loving their students until retirement.
Ginny spent the summers of her youth attending many camps. This developed her a love for nature and the outdoors, which led to spending her retirement years in Northern Wisconsin. Here she spent her final years enjoying all the activities our forests and lakes offer.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Marshfield Clinic Cancer Research, Attn: Development Office, 1000 N. Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449-9988.
Upon her wishes cremation has taken place. There will be no formal funeral service. Online condolences may be shared at www.bolgerfuneral.com.
Bolger Cremation and Funeral Services is assisting the family.
