Karl Sherfesee

Karl attended schools in six states during childhood, being graduated from high school in Florida and then continuing his education at Mercer University in Georgia. He spent his adulthood in the southeast and was currently living in SC.

Born ambitious and independent, Karl started work at 11 on a newspaper route. At 14, he began a career in the food & beverage industry that lasted nearly 30 years, 17 years with a major chain. Later when he re-discovered an interest in tools and craftsmanship, he enjoyed working in remodeling and construction.

Karl was an avid reader with an incredible memory. He enjoyed documentaries, biographies, and smart fiction; he loved word games and puzzles. He was a follower of sports and attempted many. He loved all beach activities, especially biking and fishing. He was an excellent cook and loved seeing people enjoy his food. But his passion was music.. all music.. any genre. He made many happy memories sharing shows and traveling with his equally devoted friends. A forever Deadhead, his recent favorite was Phish, last seen in May of 2022. He described himself equally as an “old hippie” and a “fount of useless information”.

Left to miss his quick quips, irreverent sense of humor and always the music, are his father Nick (Kimberly), his mother Sherry, sister Mary (Collin), brother Grant, aunts and uncles (including especially Aunt Donna and Uncle Bill), cousins and friends. Karl loved and missed Erin Marie Cahill 1967-2008 and his feline buddy Cartman. He will be remembered always with love and at peace.

There will be a memorial service on February 25, 2023 at 2pm at St. Philip Lutheran Church, 6200 N. King’s Highway, Myrtle Beach SC. Instead of flowers, please consider donations to these:

Friends of the Mission, 275 Locust Fence Rd, St Helena, SC 29920

Sweet Relief Musician’s Fund, 2600 E. Imperial Hwy Ste. 208, Brea, CA 92821-6135 (sweetrelief.org)

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com for the Sherfesee family.