James Elwood Sherer

James Elwood "Woody" Sherer, 87, of Elizabethtown Road, Manheim died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2011 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Rapho Township, he was the son of the late Dawson and Annie Gantz Sherer. He was the husband of Mary Ann Ward Sherer and they would have celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in December. A farmer most of his life, Woody drove truck for Yellow Freight, Lancaster for over thirty years. He was a member of East Fairview Church of the Brethren, Manheim and a 1942 graduate of Manheim Central High School where he was a state runner-up in wrestling in 1942. He won back to back national championships in the National Truck Driving Rodeo in 1981 and 1982. Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, James E. husband of Crystal Zimmerman Sherer of Manheim, Christopher Horn of Bainbridge, three daughters, Karen Enck of Elizabethtown, Kimberly wife of Dennis Rohrer of Lititz and Kathleen wife of Ed Mohr of Bainbridge, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren and a sister, Alice White of Manheim. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Gainer and Mary Groff. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial service at East Fairview Church of the Brethren, 1187 Fairview Road, Manheim on Friday, August 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM with Pastor Jimm A. Roland officiating. Interment in Milton Grove Cemetery, Mount Joy Township will be private and at the convenience of the family. Friends may visit with the family at the church immediately following the service. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in James' memory may be sent in support of the ministry of Dr. Heather and Leon Heisey in Mongolia to: Christian Veterinary Mission, c/o New Life in Asia, 19303 Fremont Avenue North, Seattle, Washington 98133.