Richard Dean Sherman

Richard Dean Sherman “Dick” was called to his heavenly home July 1, 2013. He was born July 20, 1944 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota and moved to Cheyenne, when he was four years old, marking the beginning of his life-long love of Wyoming.

A graduate and athletic standout of Cheyenne Central High School, Dick attended the University of Wyoming on a basketball scholarship. During his tenure at U.W., Dick broke many records on his way to achieving All-America status and later membership into the U.W. Athletic Hall of Fame.

Following his education, Dick was called into service for his Country and served as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam. After a career in the Army and ending his service as the USPFO in Wyoming, he retired at the rank of Colonel. His military career spanned 31 years and was marked with many awards including the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism.

Dick worked tirelessly as a member of his community, volunteering for various organizations including Cheyenne Frontier Days, where he served for many years and led the Contract Acts Committee and served as the General Committee Chair.

Dick had a zest for life and a deep love for family and friends. Countless friendships were started with a warm handshake from a massive hand and the booming words, “Hi, I’m Dick Sherman”.

Dick is survived by his wife, Jenny; daughters, Tina (Jason) Fearneyhough of Cheyenne, WY and Cindy (Justin) Ferrari of Broomfield, CO; mother, Arlene Sherman; grandchildren, Abigail and Elizabeth Fearneyhough, and Payton, Connor and Brooke Ferrari; a sister, Penny Sherman of Cheyenne; as well as many relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Austin Sherman, his sister Kay George, and his first wife Patsy and their son.

A memorial service will be held Friday, July 5th, 2013 at 10:00am at the Desert Palms Presbyterian church in Sun City West, AZ. Inurnment will take place Monday, July 8, 2013 at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. A memorial service will be held in Cheyenne, WY on August 17th.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society and/or the University of Wyoming Athletic Scholarship fund/Cowboy Joe Club.

Please sign Dick's online guest registry at www.surprisefuneralcare.com. Arrangments entrusted to Surprise Funeral Care (623) 546-8002.