Bart Sherard, 59, has gone home, leaving behind a circle of those who loved him.
Behind every name is a life, and behind every life are the people who loved it.
Bart's story began in 1961, and unfolded across the years that followed.
Bart spent his working life as ['Sweetman Construction and hauled mail for the United States Postal Service'] and held deeply to the Presbyterian faith — and was, by all accounts, loved by those who knew him best.
Belief, when lived, becomes a kind of inheritance.
Bart Sherard, 59 died Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Sanford USD Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. Memorial services will be at 3:00pm Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Marion. A time of gathering will follow from 4-8pm on Tuesday at Bart's Shed. Arrangements by Hofmeister Jones Funeral Home. Bart Duane Sherard was born January 25, 1961, to Duane and Helen (Andersen) Sherard. He grew up on the family farm near Parker, SD and graduated from Parker High School. On June 13, 1981, he married the love of his life, Sherri Schriever. Together, they loved and raised three children, Jessica, Brent, and Derek on their farm in rural Parker. Bart spent his early years farming and milking with his father. He also worked for Sweetman Construction and hauled mail for the United States Postal Service. Bart loved sports and worked with Sherri to start Junior League Football in Parker and was especially proud when Parker won their first state championship. He coached peewee wrestling and watched with pride when Brent placed in the high school state tournament. His softball team won the state tournament the same year Sherri and Jessica's teams were state champions. Bart loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed sharing this time with his sons. Bart was so proud of his kids and their hard work in the community. When the kids grew up, Sherri and Bart enjoyed spending their free time during the summer fishing, mostly in SD and ND. Bart had many great friends with who he shared his passion for hunting, fishing, playing cards, and the Minnesota Twins. He also enjoyed any chance to teach his grandkids how to be naughty and then turned around to yell at them for doing just that. Bart is survived by his wife, Sherri, children: Jessica and John Pickett of Mitchell, Brent and Brooke Sherard of Sioux Falls, and Derek and Shelby Sherard of Marion. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Colin and Trinity Pickett; Kya, Kysen, Kinzi, and Korbin Sherard; and Ada Sherard. Bart is survived by his brother, Jeff Sherard of Parker, and sister, Brenda (Scott) Servold of Sioux Falls.
