Joseph J. “Joe” Sherman, age 73, of Tomahawk, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at home under hospice care. He was born December 8, 1952 in Anchorage, Alaska at Elmendorf Air Force Base to the late Jerry and Joyce (Hetzel) Sherman, as his father was stationed there at the time. After his father’s discharge, they came to Tomahawk, where Joe was a lifelong resident, and where he grew up and attended Tomahawk High School.
He served in the National Guard for 8 years. Joe was a member of the Tomahawk Fire Department for over 30 years, and was name “Firefighter of the year” in 2012. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 40 years.
Joe loved spending time with his family, especially hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time at the shack.
Survivors include, his wife, Mary Anne Sherman, 2 sons, Jody (Kristian) Sherman, and Josh (Keri) Sherman, and his daughter, Sara (Troy) Kallerud.
4 Sisters, Karen (Jeff) Kuczmarski, Carol (Joe) Lechleitner, Cathy (Tweet) Heikkinen, and Chris (Jim) Newman,
His Grandchildren, Dylan, Coleman, Kylee, Megan and Alex Sherman, and Nya, and Ila Kallerud. His Great Grandchildren, Sawyer, Silas, Serenity and Laken Sherman.
Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents, his parents Jerry and Joyce Sherman, and his granddaughter, Kanlyn Kallerud.
Memorial Services for Joe will take place at the Tomahawk Fire Station, 100 N. Tomahawk Ave. on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM with Deacon David Bablick to officiate. Visitation for Joe will be at the fire station on Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of services at 11. Following services at the fire station, a luncheon will and will take place at the Corpus Christi Center of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Tomahawk Fire Department equipment fund.
Generations Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family.
