Ruth Irene Sherman, age 86 of Fremont and formerly of Muskegon, passed away Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Ruth was born on November 29, 1922 in Holton to Arthur A. and Millie (McClouth) Gale and graduated from Fremont High School. Ruth met and later married Ovid Sherman on June 7, 1941 in Indiana. Ovid preceded her in death on Nov. 4, 1993. Ruth had been a cook at the Oakridge High School in Muskegon for over 20 years and then started work at the Gerber Products Company in the cafeteria until her retirement. Ruth was a member of the Holton United Methodist Church and also the Birthday Club of Holton. She had enjoyed bowling, playing cards, playing Bunko; knitting and crocheting, traveling with her husband and had been a member of the Holton United Methodist Church Womens Circle. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Pat) Sherman of Fremont; Jim (Wanda) Sherman of Fremont; Margie (Ken) Sipe of Muskegon; 12 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Bill Sherman on June 12, 1996 and by her husband, Ovid on Nov. 4, 1993. VISITATION : Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 from 1-2pm at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Thursday at 2pm at the funeral home. INTERMENT : Oakwood Cemetery in Holton. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.