Benjamin William Sherman Jr. was born on June 16, 1959.
1 He was the son of
Louise White.
1 Benjamin William Sherman Jr. died on June 3, 2007 at
Sioux City, Woodbury Co., Iowa, USA, at age 47; RAPID CITY - Benny William Sherman, Jr., age, 47, passed on to the spirit world on June 3, at his home in Sioux City, Iowa. Ben was born to Louise (White) Sherman and Ben Sherman, Sr. in Rapid City SD on June 16, 1959. Benny was considered a master bead-working artist, having made exquisite beaded bolos and pendants. His pieces are recognized as being of the highest quality and workmanship, incorporating unique designs, colors and symmetry. Although Ben did not pursue a long loved dream of becoming a guitar music artist, at a very young age, he became an idol of many hard-rock musicians and did play some guitar. He is survived and his father, Ben Sherman, Sr. of Louisville, CO; Sisters, Amy Sherman of Rapid City, SD, Joy Sherman of El Dorado, KS, Edie Bissonette of Pine Ridge, SD, Shiloh Red Owl of Pine Ridge; brother Brian Sherman of Pine Ridge. He was preceded in death by his mother, Louise (White). Wake/Vigil Services will be at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 13 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge. A prayer service will begin at 7:00 PM. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Steve Sanford. Interment will be at Christ The King Catholic Cemetery, Porcupine, SD. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Published in the Rapid City Journal on 6/13/2007.
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