"Sending prayers and condolences to the family during this difficult time. ??"
In loving memory of
Sherman Thomsen
August 1, 1960 - December 30, 2020
A private funeral service for Sherman will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Interment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Lakota. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lakota. Social distancing practices will be followed, and masks are required. Both funeral and graveside will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices/ The family is planning a memorial service for Sherman later this year. In lieu of flowers and plants memorials may be directed to United Hands Hospice - Blue Earth in Sherman's name and the family encourages you to donate blood.
Sherman Larry Thomsen was born August 1, 1960, in Buffalo Center, IA, son of Larry and Lorraine (Gallagher) Thomsen. He grew up on the family farm outside of Lakota and graduated from Lakota High School in May of 1979.
On December 18, 1982, he married his high school sweetheart, Laura Wentworth. They celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this year.
Sherman's kids meant the world to him. He taught them the importance of the golden rule, hard work, and a quick joke. You better believe he spoiled his grandkids. They knew when Papa Sherman came, he always brought treats. Christmas was his favorite time of year, and he started the countdown in February: "Only 10 more months until Christmas!" Sherman loved when his kids and grandkids made their wish lists with pictures because it made shopping easy. He could always guess his gifts before unwrapping, so half the fun was trying to trick him with the packaging.
Sherman was always a farmer. He loved the smell of dirt each spring and the harvest each fall. He took pride in straight rows, weed-free fields, and never over running the hopper on the combine. Sherman enjoyed the years farming with his mother, Rainy, and loved being able to work in the field with his wife and son.
He loved to plant a garden each summer, even though every year he swore he wasn't going to do it anymore. Tomatoes, green peppers, and onions were staples. For a while, he grew eggplants - even though he always gave them away. And each year he cursed the racoons for eating his sweet corn.
Sherman was known for his cooking. His specialties included barbecued chicken, stuffed Cornish hens, dried beef gravy with mashed potatoes, chili, and oyster stew. There was another dish called Goop. It wasn't much to look at, and the ingredients changed each time it was made, but Sherman always made sure it tasted good. He loved good food. The end of harvest, or a special birthday, was always celebrated with prime rib and margaritas at the Branding Iron.
Sherman died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at his home in Lakota. He was 60.
He is survived by his wife Laura; three children, Megan (Nich) Holland, Emily (Joe) Angstman, and Gabriel Thomsen; five grandchildren, Jackson, Tessa, and Beau Holland, Jay and Evan Angstman. Sisters Sheryl (Al) Hinton and Sheila (Mike) Koppen, and brother Shawn Thomsen. In-laws Delbert and Joyce Wentworth, sister-in-law Deb (Dan) Goss, as well as nephews and nieces. Preceding him in death were his parents, Larry and Lorraine, grandparents, Nick and Edna Thomsen, George and Anna Gallagher.
We hope you will remember Sherman for his sense of humor, work ethic, and firm "put it like you mean it" handshake. And for wearing his shirts unbuttoned to mid-chest. His shop is always open for a beer and a chat.
Tributes
"Laura and family I was so saddened when I heard of Sherms passing ! I remember his laugh and that big smile of his ! He always took the time to day hello and was truly a great person to have as a classmate in school as you Laura were as well !!! Please know Laura that you and your entire family are in my thoughts and prayers ! My youngest son Lance went to school with Gabe in Waterloo and was sorry to hear the news as well ! God bless you all !!! Paul Austin"
"Peace and comfort from memories of a special man "
"Sincere sympathies to the Thomson family. I was saddened to here of Sherm?s passing & will miss our long talks at the grain site in the fall. Jared J&R Electric"
"Our deepest sympathy to all God Bless Sandy Johnson Carranza"
"I have great memories from when I was little of Sherman taking me to the barn to see the pigs and chickens when we visited Grandpa and Grandma Thomsen. He will be missed! Nicole Hensyel "
"Laura and family-my sincerest sympathies-yes--what a great farmer he was--know that our prayers are with you at this time and always-May God grant you peace-Sara V"
"Our deepest condolences to the Thomsen family in this time of solace. Recently, through my genealogy research, I have found that we were related through a common Trenary family line. Sherman was my 4th cousin. He will be missed! Brian and Dawn Burt Ledyard, Iowa"
"When I was young, I walked beans for the Thomsens. It was always fun when Sherman and Shaun joined the crew. Love those memories. Peace and comfort to you."
"My sincere sympathies to them family sending prayers of comfort to you!"
"Laura, Megan and Emily and Gabe and your families. We are keeping you in our prayers. Sorry for your loss. Connie and Dennis Peteritis"
"So sorry, we have a lot of good memories with Sherm thru the years...grateful for those. He will be missed. May God wrap his loving arms around all those he so loved.....Dale & Elaine"