Ronald Ray Sherman

April 14, 1933 - March 3, 2021

Ronald Ray Sherman, 87, of Bay City, our dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Bay Shores Senior Care & Rehab Center. Ron was born in Essexville on April 14, 1933, the son of the late Ray and Elizabeth (Naert) Sherman. He graduated from Bay City Central and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Ron was united in marriage to the love of his life, the former Dorothy Glass in 1955. He retired from Consumers Energy after 34 years of service and in his free time he enjoyed wood working, projects in the garage, and camping. Ron will be deeply missed, yet lovingly remembered for years to come. He leaves to carry on his legacy, his wife, Dorothy and three sons, Ricky (Kristyn) Sherman, Rodney Sherman, and Ronnie (Stepheny) Sherman; grandchildren, Kori (Elizabeth) Sherman, Ryan Sherman, and Janae Sherman, and his great-grandchildren, Harper, Elowyn, and Leighton Sherman. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Barbara (Daley) Sherman and his brother, Fred (Marilyn) Sherman. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate a private family funeral. Ron’s family will be present to receive visitors publicly on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. The Rite of Committal will be held privately in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Humane Society of Bay County. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.