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Born: March 9, 1959
Died: April 21, 2019, age 60 (cause unknown)
Steve attended all four years and was a Class of 1977 graduate.
Steven Randolph Sherman, a lifelong resident of DesPlaines, Il., passed away on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. An avid philatelist, Steven was an active member of The Scandinavian Stamp Club, The Glen Ellyn Philatelic Club and the Northwest Stamp Club. Steve was also a member of the Friends of the Mount Prospect, Arlington Heights and DesPlaines Public Libraries. He was the Secretary of the Skjold Lodge of the Sons of Norway. Also a talented genealogist, he traced his lineage back to 742 AD.
Steven graduated from Maine West High School in 1977 and received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree from the University of Illinois - Urbana in 1983.
Steven designed antenna systems for applications from hearing aids for Beltone to satellite receivers for Mark Antenna. He designed wireless antenna systems for Comsat/RSI and cell phone antenna systems for Motorola. He also worked on antenna designs at PCTEL and on the development of frequency filters at Netcom. Inc. Steve was a member of IEEE EMC Society and IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society. On any weekend you could find Steve at a Stamp Bourse, Ham Fest, Flea Market, Rock Show or Library Book Sale. His positive presence is missed at all these gatherings.
Steven is survived by his brothers Levi B. Sherman lll and William D. Sherman and their wives Cherie and Jacque, two nephews, Robert J Sherman and James M Sherman and their wives Nicole and Elizabeth and grand nephews and nieces Aaron Sherman, Eileen Sherman Britton, Collin Sherman, David Sherman, Brianna Sherman and William Sherman. He is also survived by his aunt, Mrs. Birdie Oden of Kansas and many Foster and Oden cousins across the United States. He was preceded in death by his parents Levi B Sherman Jr and Olive Oden Sherman and will be interred with them in Russell, Kansas.
A Memorial visitation will be held on June 22, 2019 at Oehler’s Funeral Home (2099 Miner Street, DesPlaines, IL.) from 11am until the Memorial Service at 2pm. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/des-plaines-il/steven-sherman-8730861?utm_source=new_obits&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=obit_detail&utm_co
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Stephanie K Darras (Farmakis)
Rest in peace Steve. You have always had a special place in my heart as I remember you from elementary school. You had an amazing mind then and throughout your life.Robert J Hallstrom
Rest in peach Steve. I got to know Steve in elemetry school and all through high school. He was always thinking outside the box which made him a unique individual. I saw Steve recently at some of the Willow Creek Church job fairs and had time to cath up him. Steve was proud of the many engineering projects he accomplished during his career and Steve was always a polite and likeable guy. I will be praying for your family in this time of greiving. Blessings, Bob Hallstrom
Jaime P Lopata
I knew Steve in high school and feel fortunate to have been able to spend time with him at our 40th reunion.
He was a man of many interests and excelled at everything he atttemped. God bless Steve and his family.
Donna L Mielke
I knew Steve going back to early elementary school. He was a bright, inquisitive kid who clearly put his talents to good use as an adult. Rest in peace, Steve.