1960-2025
Kerry K. Sheeder was born Dec, 6, 1960, in Guthrie Center, to Richard and Betty (Sheley) Sheeder. He passed away on March 8, 2025, at the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center.
He grew up on a farm west of Guthrie Center. He graduated from Guthrie Center High School in 1979. On May 26, 1990, he married Brenda Barnard in Pickrell, Nebraska. They were blessed with two children, Richard and Kassandra. They were his life, and he enjoyed showing his passion of farming with them.
Kerry’s passion was farming. He loved his cows and enjoyed raising hogs when he was growing up. He worked in the pipeline from 1979 to 1991, where he enjoyed meeting new people and seeing many sites around the country. He returned home to his farming career where he farmed until he got sick in 2020.
He fought a long hard battle with various health conditions.
He had a big heart, liked to tell stories, and he never knew a stranger.
Kerry is survived by his wife, Brenda, and children, Richard Sheeder of Guthrie Center and Kassandra Sheeder of Guthrie Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Doug; and brother, Danny.
Funeral services will be 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Guthrie Center. Visitation will be Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at the Twigg Funeral Home in Guthrie Center.