Sherry S. Birchmier

BLOOMFIELD:  Sherry S. Birchmier, 61, of Bloomfield, Iowa died February 4, 2009 at the Davis County Hospital in Bloomfield.  She was born March 11, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa to John and Blanche “Bobbie” Smith Duffield.  She married Wayne Birchmier February 26, 1966 in Bloomfield.  She graduated from Davis County High School in 1965.  She was a farm wife and part-time mail carrier.  She was a past Soil and Water Commissioner in Davis County and served on the Extension Council for several years.  She was a member of the Bloomfield United Methodist Church and served on the board.  She sang with the group “From Troy with Love” and was in a couple’s card club.

She is survived by her husband; 2 sons, Brett (Jennifer) Birchmier of Bloomfield, Iowa, Kurt (Colleen) Birchmier of Carlisle, Iowa; 4 grandchildren, Caleb and Claire Birchmier of Carlisle, Kyle and Kate Birchmier of Bloomfield; 3 sisters, Judy (Richard) Carlson of Bloomfield, Vicky (Gary) Johnson of Drakesville, Iowa, and Joy (Van) Halbert of St. Charles, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be at 10:30am Monday, February 9, 2009 at the Bloomfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Gingerich officiating.  Burial will be in the IOOF Cemetery in Bloomfield.  Visitation will begin after 9am on Sunday with the family present to greet friends from 2-4pm at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield.  A memorial has been established to the Bloomfield United Methodist Church.