Monday, March 11, 2013

Charmagne A. “Sherry” Tice

Charmagne A. “Sherry” Tice (Nee Lang) of Jackson passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 9, 2013 at the age of 75.  Sherry was born on January 14, 1938 in Medford Wisconsin the daughter of the late Walter and Ada (Nee Nelson) Lang.  Sherry was a graduate of Medford High School and Taylor County Teachers College.  She taught all eight grades at a rural one room school near Medford.  Sherry was united in marriage to David Tice on September 19, 1959 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Medford.  After marriage, she accompanied her husband as he completed a 22 year Navy Career, Living in Tennessee, Newfoundland (Canada), Maryland and Florida. Sherry was an active Navy wife, confidently enduring the separations that come with military service while raising three young daughters.  Following David's retirement, the family moved to Cedarburg where she was employed as a Pharmacy Clerk at Snyder Drug Store for nearly 20 years.  She was an active member of First Immanuel Lutheran Church, serving as secretary of the Ladies Aid and attending the Wednesday AM Bible Study group.  Sherry enjoyed crafts, gardening, needlework, spending time with her grandchildren and traveling with her husband.

Sherry is survived by her husband David; Children: Catherine Skelton, Joanna Stepanski and Julie (Dave) Zietlow; grandchildren: Caroline and Rebecca Skelton; Patrick and Madelynn Stepanski; Amelia and David Zietlow.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, March 13 at the Hemer Funeral Home, Medford.  Interment will be at Medford Evergreen Cemetery in Medford, WI. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hemerfuneralservice.com