Sherrie Edith Gervais

Sherrie Gervais, age 87, of Greenfield, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, just seven days shy of her 88th birthday.

Born in Racine to Charles and Ethel Wick, Sherrie graduated from Park High in 1955 and later attended business school in Madison. She briefly lived in Santa Monica, California (much to the dismay of her parents) before returning to the Midwest in her early 20s.

In 1963, she met John “Jack” Gervais on a blind date. After a short courtship, they married on April 20th of that same year. They made their home in Madison and later Milwaukee, raising two sons, David and Jeffrey.

In Madison, Sherrie worked for the University of Wisconsin athletic department. According to her, her job was to help athletes write complete sentences and master their multiplication tables so they could remain academically eligible. Later in Milwaukee she worked at Krause Funeral Home, where she found fulfillment supporting grieving families and forming friendships with colleagues.

After caring for her husband Jack through years of illness, she moved to Lexington Village in Greenfield. There she made many friends and enjoyed some of the freedom that the golden years are meant to provide.

Her greatest role, however, was as a devoted mother and grandmother. Known for her humor, strength, and deep care for others, Sherrie created a loving home and touched many lives. She could have written the definitive guide on being a “boy mom” before hashtags, club sports, and social media existed. Fun fact: Sherrie never once sent an email or used the internet.

She adored her grandchildren: Wilder, Tessa, and Ruby, and was proud of them; she was proud of their creativity, intelligence, and spirit. She was quietly amused by watching her sons navigate fatherhood. She also lovingly helped care for the children of Karen’s sisters, reluctantly adopting the title of “Gramma Sherrie.”

Sherrie is survived by her sons, David (Deana) and Jeffrey (Karen), her grandchildren, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, her parents, and brothers, Gary and Gene, and a handful of beloved Dachshunds.

While we know that if you had asked her, she would have said that she had a lot of living yet to do, we are grateful that the suffering that dementia and the many other health issues she had faced in the last few years no longer have control over her.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Robin and Taylor at Cornerstone of Oak Creek and to Kate Ricco and Randy Weise at My Choice Wisconsin for their guidance and support.