Ardis A. Sherman

Ardis A. Sherman, of Fond du Lac, died peacefully on December 27, 2023, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was born December 6, 1938, in Menominee, Michigan, the daughter of Roy and Angeline (Drees) Christiansen of Peshtigo, WI. Ardis grew up with her siblings, Mary, Dennis, and Ned in Peshtigo. She attended Peshtigo Public School, and graduated from Peshtigo High School in 1956. Then graduated from Marinette Co. Teachers College and University of Oshkosh with Bachelor’s Degree in 1964. Her 38 years teaching career started at the one-room Red School outside of Peshtigo. She then taught 4th grade in Peshtigo Grade School. The rest of her career was teaching primary grades in the Fond du Lac School District at Franklin and Roberts Schools where she retired from in 1996. Ardis married Ronald Sherman at the Peshtigo Methodist Church. They moved to Fond du Lac and had a successful life there. She was a member of the Covenant United Methodist Church. Ardis was active in many groups and activities in Fond du Lac. 60-year Trillium O.E.S. of Crivitz and FAREA. She was the last surviving member of her 500 Card club. They played cards together over 55 years. Ardis enjoyed doing crafts and started quilting at the age of 75. Her crate club was one of her favorite things to do to be with good friends, Anne, Kellie, and Joyce. Over the years, she traveled to Europe, Scandinavia, and Australia. Ardis also wintered in Fort Myers, FL for a number of years. She is survived by son Kevin (Mira) of Oshkosh and granddaughter Aubrey Grace and sister Mary (George) Dumke of Porterfield and great grandson Arthur Evans of De Pere, WI. Sisters-in-law Donna and Georgiann Christiansen. Many nieces and nephews and good friends, Sheila (lifelong) Joyce Flader and Peggy Bacon. Ardis is further survived by estranged daughter Camille and granddaughters, Marisa and Alaina. Preceded in death by parents, husband Ronald, brothers Ned and Dennis. VISITATION: The family will greet friends and relatives from 10:00 AM – Noon, on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Covenant Methodist Church, Peshtigo, WI. SERVICE: Memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Covenant Methodist Church, Peshtigo. Cremation has taken place. Services are in care of Kurki Funeral Chapel of Fond du Lac and Berth & Rosenthal Funeral of Peshtigo 715-582-3834.

Ardis A. Sherman

December 6, 1938 - December 27, 2023