Ronald Gene Sherer

Ronald Gene Sherer, 83, of Clyde, Ohio passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at Fremont Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1940 in Van Wert, Ohio to George “Earl” and Bernadine (Baker) Sherer. Ron graduated from Van Wert High School in 1958 and then went on to begin his love of academia at Bowling Green State University where he received both his Bachelor and Master Degrees in Communications. He also received a diploma in Biblical Studies later in life.

He married Cathy E. Jones on May 18, 1990 in Niagara Falls, NY and she preceded him in death on July 10, 2018. Ron worked in frozen food delivery sales, was a top salesman for Sears Home Improvements, and was a professor of communications at BGSU Firelands for over 30 years.

Ron had a passion for theatre and directed many plays at Harlequins in Sandusky, OH including Lend Me a Tenor, Cheaper by the Dozen, and Death of a Salesman which won state awards. He was a long-time member of AA and very involved in the recovery community.

He was a member of the Church of Christ and loved singing in the Voracious Voices of Victory choir. He also enjoyed attending the National Prayer Clinic in Virginia. Reading, especially ministry and science fiction, cooking, listening to jazz music, and traveling were all interests he enjoyed.

He is survived by daughters, Kirsten (Brian) Cooper of Ellijay, Georgia, Kimberly Wheelock of Sandusky, OH, Catherine (Jordan) Rhoad of Fremont, OH; granddaughters, Jillian (Jon) Juergens, Jocelyn Tritch, Josephine Rhoad, and Juniper Rhoad; grandson, Ian Sherer, and great granddaughter, Aria Juergens.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Catherine Sherer.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420. 

A Memorial Service will take place following the visitation, beginning at 5:30 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Ken DeChant officiating.

Memorials can be made in Ron’s honor to Harlequins, 414 Wayne St, Sandusky, OH 44870.