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Sherman Tomten Obituary
September 29, 1932 - December 10, 2024
Sherman G. Tomten, age 92, of Janesville, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at home. He was born in Westby, Wis. on September 29, 1932; the son of Gilbert and Selma Amalia (Bekkum) Tomten. He married Phyllis Anne (Becker) Tomten on June 29, 1957; and they shared 50 years of marriage before her passing on August 17, 2007. Sherman served in the United States Airforce during the Korean War with the 715th Squadron; serving in North Africa, Tripoli, Italy and Germany. Prior to serving his country, Sherman worked at the Westby Creamery; and went on to work as a driver for 7-Up and as a driver for JATCO, where he retired after 33 years in 1992.
Sherman is survived by his children, William (Josie) Tomten, Raymond (Rita Solles) Tomten and Carol Tomten; grandchildren, Ami (Joe) Falk, Eleanor Tomten, Gilbert Tomten, Calvin Tomten, Crystal (Jerrod) Pusch, Jacob Tomten and Rachele (Mike Traver) Tomten; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Tomten; grandson, James Tomten; and siblings, Annabelle, Blaine, Anton and Donald Tomten.
A private service was held at FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH; with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville. Memorial donations can be sent directly to Agrace Hospice in honor of Sherman. SCHNEIDER FUNERAL DIRECTORS assisted his family. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com
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Bill Waite
December 27, 2024
Sherman was a kind man. He was so easy going, he always was willing to help anyone. He served in the Pacific theatre during WWII he was in the US Navy. On a humorous note, he said that they were shipped out on the water, taking 3 weeks to reach their destination. He said the ship was crowded with half the soldiers in the Navy, the other half were Marines. I asked him, how could you Navy soldiers get along with the Marines on board that ship? Sherm said; well, they had to have someone to dance with! So funny!
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