Harold L. Sherp

December 6, 1925 - April 9, 2021

Harold Lewis Sherp, 95, Elkhart, died 12:59 a.m. Friday, April 9, 2021 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was born December 6, 1925 in Elkhart to George Lewis & Carrie (Pletcher) Sherp. On January 21, 1951, he married Joyce Carol (Gordy) Sherp and she died June 29, 2014. Surviving are daughters, Linda (Tim Bussard) Vest, Elkhart, Carolyn (Mark) Landis, Elkhart, grandchildren, Jason (Deanna Roberts) Vest, Ryan (Keri) Vest, Jaren (Heaven) Vest, Michael (Karly) Landis & Christopher (Samantha) Landis, great-grandchildren, Mehgen Vest, Teagan & Kobi Vest, Lukus Vest, Camden & Decklan Landis, Delainey & Palmer Landis, Preceding him in death are his parents and wife, Joyce. Harold was a member of Jamestown United Methodist Church. Harold and his father George owned and operated GEO. Sherp & Son, Elkhart. He also drove school bus #2 for Baugo Community School then worked for Rieth Riley as a truck driver and salesman. After he worked at Erick Brand, Elkhart and retired from Kampco Steel, Elkhart. Harold was a hard worker that always enjoyed life. He was willing to help anyone in need. Visitation will be from 11 am to 1 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021 followed by a funeral service at 1 pm, all at Jamestown United Methodist Church, 59218 County Road 3 South, Elkhart, Indiana 46517. Pastor Steve Loft will officiate. Burial will follow at Olive (West) Cemetery Memorial donations may be directed to Jamestown United Methodist Church. Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home, Wakarusa, is handling arrangements and online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com