Obituary of Sherman Denny Hafer

STOW- Sherman Denny Hafer, 73, passed peacefully in his home August 29, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was a lifetime area resident, a US Navy veteran and enjoyed various careers, including 20 years with Carr Bros. Concrete, 5 years with Tackett’s Marathon and 7 years with Federated Auto Parts. Mr. Hafer was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying his time as a steward for the Summit Co. Fair, deer hunting each and every year in Pennsylvania, fishing on Lake Erie and boating with family and friends on West Branch and Lake Milton. Sherman dedicated his life to maintaining and providing a farm/home to raise his family and to provide sanctuary to animals of all kinds. Preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Mildred and brother Tyrone, he is survived by his wife of 54 years Cheryl; daughters Shelley Mateja and Shannon Hafer; grandchildren Michael (Chelsea) Hafer, Heather and Hannah Mateja; great-grandchildren Colby, Cheyenne and Michael; sisters Yula (Jerry) Kish and Sandy Hafer and brother Larry (Carolyn) Hafer. The family would like to extend their thanks to the medical staff at UH Portage for their care the past months and a special thanks to Dr. Benajmin Prestegaard for his continued care for many years. Funeral service Friday 7 PM at Redmon Funeral Home, where friends may call from 4 PM until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or to the Lupus Foundation of America, 12930 Chippewa Rd., Suite 4, Brecksville 44141. (REDMON,STOW,330-688-6631)