Sherrie C. Lussem
June 03, 2022
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Sherrie Charlene Lussem, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 3, 2022. Funeral services will be at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 10, 2022. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 2022, also at Hamilton’s. Interment at Rising Sun Cemetery.
Sherrie Charlene Lussem was born November 17, 1936 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Albert and Kathryn Frantz. She graduated from North High School. She worked for Capital City Bank, and later for Brooks-Lussem Insurance, Inc. She volunteered at Lutheran Hospital for an extended period of time and enjoyed working in her yard. She was a member of Broadlawn’s Medical Center Guild, Cupid Collector’s Club, and the Salvation Army.
She is survived by her sister, Arlene Frantz; niece, Dianne Noland; nephews, Bruce (Jill) Sheets and Mike (Cheryl) Lussem; and many great-nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends.
Sherrie was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Frantz and Kathryn Eivins; husband of 63 years, Ted Lussem; nephew, Duane Sheets; and great-nephew, Alex Sheets.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Sherrie’s name to the American Cancer Society or to The American Diabetes Association.
Nancy and Tom Green
06/10/2022
Sherrie and Ted are together again! While most insurance people knew Ted best, we also knew Sherrie who worked "behind the scenes". Sherrie was witty and fun, and we're all better people for knowing her.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
Michael Lussem
06/10/2022
We will miss Aunt Sherrie for the rest of our lives. She and Uncle Ted were always part of our lives and now they are together in our memories forever. - Mike and Cheryl
Susan Roberts and family
06/09/2022
Sherrie was a very special lady. She and Ted were such a unique pair. We were lucky to know both of them for many years.
Abby-Jaye Larson
06/08/2022
Sherrie was such a firecracker! Getting an email from her would be the highlight of my day! I enjoyed our friendship and will miss her dearly.
Wade Sheeler
06/08/2022
Ted and Sherrie were both wonderful people. All of us were blessed to have them in our lives. God bless both of them.
Jeanne Schossow
06/07/2022
My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends. I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. She loved you all.
Sherri Spence
06/05/2022
One of a kind! Aunt Sherrie was unique and funny and sweet and a bit salty and very, very loving. She touched so many lives and will be missed for sure. Love and prayers to the family and all who loved her.