Edward Ruben Sherlund

Edward Ruben Sherlund, age 89, of Cedarville, Michigan, died Friday, July 10, 2015 in Sault Ste. Marie. He was born February 20, 1926, in Cedarville, to Ruben and Nancy (Linderman) Sherlund. Ed grew up in Cedarville. Immediately following high school graduation, he entered the United States Navy during World War II. When he completed his service, Ed returned to Cedarville. Ed married Mary Elizabeth Mertaugh on June 28, 1946 and they raised eleven children and two grandchildren. Ed worked for Mackinac County, Mertaugh Boat Works, and the Red Owl grocery store while he also worked as Assistant Fire Chief full time at Kincheloe Air Force base. He retired from the base in 1974 but continued to work at Cedarville Foods until 2008. Ed was a member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Hessel, Knights of Columbus, Les Cheneaux Lions Club, and was an Assistant Chief of the Clark Township Volunteer Fire Department. Ed loved to work and help people. He built two houses and helped with his kid’s houses. He was active in the church and was a leader in building the new church. He enjoyed hunting and woodworking. He loved his two dogs, both named “Charlie”. Ed is survived by eight sons, Edward “Sandy” (Kathie) Sherlund of Cedarville, William Sherlund of Cedarville, James (Ferne) Sherlund of Hessel, Michigan, Robert “Larry” (Jane) Sherlund of Hessel, Stephan (Robin) Sherlund of Beloit, Wisconsin, Thomas (Linda) Sherlund of Cedarville, Martin (Kathy) Sherlund of Cedarville, and Christopher (Danielle) Craft of Grand Rapids, Michigan; five daughters, Marcia Jeffries of Cedarville, Mary Denise (Chuck) Lindberg of Hessel, Pam (Jim) Keator of Bremen, Georgia, Andrea (John) Reimer of Dallas, Texas, and Taryn (Fred) Isaacs of Gross Pointe, Michigan; 27 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Robert (Laura) Sherlund of Cedarville and sister-in-law, Marilyn “Pat” Sherlund. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; sisters, Edith Sutton, Delia Holland, Easter Horton, and Evelyn Johnson; and by one brother, Ivan Sherlund. Visitation will be held Sunday, July 19 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford, Michigan, and Monday, July 20 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, 261 S. Island View Road in Hessel, Michigan. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church with Father Janusz Romanek serving as celebrant. Burial will be in Cedar Cemetery in Cedarville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Clark Township Fire Department or Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church.

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Edward Ruben Sherlund

February 20, 1926 - July 10, 2015