BLACK EARTH - Sherri L. Hering, age 65, of Black Earth, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on Monday, May 26, 2025, after facing a brief but courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on November 17, 1959, in Madison, Wis., the beloved daughter of Ernest and Carol (Schultz) Kahl. She grew up in the Mazomanie/Black Earth area, graduating from Wisconsin Heights High School in 1977.

On November 14, 1981, she married Daniel Hering at St. John Lutheran Church in Berry, Wis, where she remained a devoted lifelong member.

For over 25 years, Sherri worked as an educational assistant for Wisconsin Heights School District. Over those years she touched the hearts of many students and staff.

Sherri’s greatest joy was her family. Her love for them was immeasurable, especially for her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She loved to spoil them and do special things together. She created special memories and showered them with love. Sherri and Daniel enjoyed bowling at Black Earth Lanes, Friday night fish frys and socializing with family and friends. Sherri had a gift for making everyone feel like they were family. She will be remembered for her sense of humor and jovial nature, always joking around.

Sherri took great pride in her roots as a farm girl, modeling a strong work ethic and resilience while enjoying the simple joys of a life.

Sherri is survived by her husband, Daniel; daughter, Michelle (Jeremy) Slaney; sons, Kurt (Amanda) and Ryan (Kensey) Hering; grandchildren, Madelyn and Alexis Slaney, Bernice and Audrey Hering, Ryder, Remi, Grayson, and Reese Hering; brothers, Larry (Kari) Kahl, Roger (Marie) Kahl, Tim (Mary) Kahl, David (Ann) Kahl and Randy (Kandy) Kahl; sisters, Bonnie (Steven) Hering and Bev (John) Whalen; and mother-in-law, Rosella Hering. She was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law, Herbert Hering; nephew, Jeremy Hering; and step-mother, Darlene Kahl.

A funeral service will be held at ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH (BERRY), 5434 Scherbel Road, Black Earth, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON CAMACHO BLACK EARTH FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1710 Center St., Black Earth, from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Please join the family for a time of sharing and a meal at DORF HAUS, 8931 County Highway Y, Sauk City, after the funeral service on Wednesday.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Black Earth

Funeral & Cremation Care

1710 Center Street

(608) 767-3684

Sherri Lynn Hering

November 17, 1959 - May 26, 2025

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