Obituary: Russell Sherman

Russell Sherman

Carrington, N.D.

Russell "Rusty" Duane Sherman, Jr., age 70, passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at 2 p.m. at Evans Funeral Home in Carrington, N.D. Pastor Rick Loewen officiated. Special music was "Everything I Own" by Bread, "Keep Me In Your Heart" by Warren Zevon and "Hear You Me (Acoustic)" by Alex Goot. Pallbearers were Jay Linderman, Todd Ingebretson, Duane Kliem, Jerome Zink, Rich Myers, Clinton Sherman, Josh Sherman and Joe Sherman.

His burial was at the Carrington Cemetery. Following his burial, a time of fellowship was held at CBS' Bar and Grill, Carrington, N.D.

Rusty was born to Russell and Ellen (Gruntjes) Sherman on July 13, 1954. He was raised on a family farm just outside of Carrington, N.D., along with two older sisters, four younger brothers and one younger sister.

During his high school years, Rusty worked in his family's plumbing business, quickly picking up the trade. After graduating high school, he continued plumbing and obtained his Journeyman license in 1976. He became known for his intelligence, strong work ethic and willingness to help everyone. He was a consistent presence at the swimming pool every spring and fall, year after year, pivotal in ensuring that it would remain open for the kids to enjoy.

After 55-plus years of serving his community, Rusty had worked on essentially every building in Carrington and most other buildings in the surrounding communities. He was an absolute master at his craft and was known to be able to fix or engineer virtually anything involving plumbing, heating and air conditioning units, and appliances. His meticulous quality and attention to detail were as iconic as his blue work truck, and his ingenuity was respected throughout the state. Rusty's wealth of technical and historical knowledge is a tragic loss for the community. He will be greatly missed by many.

Rusty was preceded in death by his parents, Russell (2012) and Ellen (2016). He is survived and loved by his children, Ashley, Beth and Matthew; his grandchildren, Knox, Kinsley, Zander, Ari and Ivy; his sisters, Margaret, Kathy and Karin "Buffy"; his brothers, Jim, Glenn, Danny and Mike; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington and New Rockford, N.D.