Obituary for
J. Harold Sherk
Sherk, J. Harold:
Passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Cambridge Memorial Hospital at the age of 88.
Beloved husband of Ruth. Loving father of Mary Anne (Tim) Giese and John (Shirley) Sherk. Sadly missed by grandchildren Kimberly and Geoffrey, and sister Mildred Kreider. Predeceased by father Rev. J. Harold Sherk Sr., mother Mila (Senor) Sherk, sister Iva Taves, and brother F. Arthur Sherk.
Harold had a varied career. He was a certified watchmaker, a high school teacher, and a minister with the Brethren in Christ Church (BIC) . He enjoyed reading and his farm, especially in the spring back in his bush boiling sap and making maple syrup. Harold was a member of the Rosebank BIC Church.
Harold’s family will receive relatives and friends from 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A Memorial Service will be held in the chapel following visitation.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for Harold’s memorial.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of J Harold Sherk 1931 2019..
Death notice for the town of: Kitchener, Province: Ontario