Thomas R. Sherman

Thomas Roy Sherman, 79, died June 17, 2025 in his home. He has battled cancer for 27 years. He was born on January 2, 1946 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He attended Ypsilanti Public Schools and graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1964. During high school, he had an opportunity to be coached by Al Kaline, who remained his lifetime hero. He attended the University of Michigan where he was a proud member of the Michigan Marching Band which included a trip to the Rose Bowl. He enlisted in the Army during the Vietnam War, and was eventually assigned as support staff to the Jungle Training Operations in Panama. He graduated from Eastern Michigan University and chose a career with Michigan Bell/Ameritech services. Tom was a tremendous fan of football and his beloved Wolverines. He officiated High School football as a referee in Michigan (MHSAA) for 40 years. Tom was a Past Master of the Ann Arbor Masonic Lodge and became a lifetime member. Tom was an avid fisherman, hunter and golfer. He created many cherished memories at his camp in Maine and his cabin up north in Michigan. He served as president of the Schoodic Lake Association and the South Shore Road Association, in Maine. He was also a member of Trout Unlimited. He is survived by his wife Sena (nee Lewis) of 43 years, his daughter Rhonda Hotchkin, and his son Tim (Emily) Sherman as well as 2 granddaughters Kaitlyn (Eric) Gajda, and Megan Hotchkin, a brother Harold “Pete” (Mary Margaret) Sherman, a brother- in-law, John (Mary) Lewis and many nieces and nephews. He will remain in the hearts of his many friends and family members. Visitation will be held on Monday, June 23rd from 4 PM until 8 PM at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Road West (Between Sheldon and Beck), Plymouth. There will be a Masonic Service at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, June 24th at 10 AM, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Trout Unlimited, Attn: Memorial Gifts, PO Box 98166, Washington, DC 20090. Please designate donations to the Headwaters Youth Programs. To share a memory, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

Thomas R. Sherman

January 2, 1946 - June 17, 2025