Gregory A. Sherman, 77, of Volga, died Dec. 31, 2017, at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
A memorial service will be held at Holy Life Tabernacle, 241 Mustang Pass in Brookings on Tuesday, April 24, at 11 a.m.
Gregory Alan Sherman was born on March 12, 1940, to Esther (Jensen) Sherman and Wayne Sherman in Arlington. The family moved to Aberdeen shortly thereafter, where Greg attended school. After graduating high school, Greg served three years in the U. S. Army. Greg married Mary Ann Harty on Oct. 10, 1964. They have two children, Mark and Pam.
Greg began his career in the electrical power industry as a lineman for FEM Electric Cooperative in Ipswich. From there he moved to Arlington, as the city electrician and then progressed to positions with Brookings Municipal Utilities in Brookings and Detroit Lakes Public Utilities in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He eventually retired as general manager of Marshall Municipal Utilities in Marshall, Minnesota. Throughout his career, Greg served on various boards including the South Dakota Electrical Council, Missouri River Energy Services, Mid-West Electric Consumers Association and the American Public Power Association.
Greg was an avid woodworker. He also enjoyed hunting, boating, and spending time with his family.
Greg is survived by his wife Mary Ann, son Mark (Sheila) of Minot, North Dakota, daughter Pam (Mark) Fode of Fargo, North Dakoita, two grandsons; sister Bonita Trudeau of Evans, Georgia, and many nieces and nephews. Greg was preceded in death by two brothers, Duane and Roger Sherman.
