Douglas Lynn Sherman

Douglas Lynn “Doug” Sherman, 70, of Lebo, KS, passed away on April 17, 2023 at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka.

Doug was born in Eureka, KS on August 30, 1952, the son of James and Eleanor (Drake) Sherman. While he was growing up, Doug attended the Emporia area schools and graduated with the Class of 1970 from Emporia High School. He was united in marriage to Sherie Bailey, on August 16, 1973 at the United Methodist Church in Lebo, KS.

When Doug wasn’t running around to different events to cheer on his grandkids, he was riding his Harley motorcycles. He was an incredibly proud dad and grandpa and wouldn’t hesitate to tell you all about what his kids and grandkids were up to! He was always there to lend a hand to family members.

Doug is preceded in death by his parents, James and Eleanor Sherman.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sherie Sherman of Lebo, KS; daughter, Heather Oswald and her husband Josh, of Lebo, KS; son, James Sherman and his wife Ashley, of Emporia, KS; 3 sisters, Nancy Greenfield (Larry), Jan Stair (Mike), and Linda Johnston; brother, Dennis Sherman (Karlyne); 5 grandchildren, Kirsten and Zach Oswald and Makayla, Adelyn, and Maverick Sherman; and countless other family members and friends in his community.

Visitation hours will be held Friday, April 21st, 2023 from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at the Lebo United Methodist Church, 201 W 4th St, Lebo, KS. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 22nd, also at the church. Interment will take place following services at Lincoln Cemetery.

Doug loved to cheer on his grandkids and was a big supporter of youth athletics. Memorials may be made to the Lebo Booster Club sent c/o Jones VanArsdale Funeral Home, PO Box 43, Lebo, KS 66856.