Sharon R. "Sherry" Flaskamp

NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Sharon R. “Sherry” Flaskamp, 79, of Norfolk will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church, Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Pastor Cal Kapels. There is no burial planned at this time. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Stonacek Funeral Chapel, Norfolk. Sherry passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Sherry was born on September 24, 1943 in Genoa, Nebraska to Emery “Hack” and Maralee (Peterson) Wilson. She attended country school in rural Lindsay, NE, graduated from Genoa High School in 1960, and attended college at Northeast Community College in Norfolk. Sherry married Ben Flaskamp on January 13, 1963 at the Palestine Baptist Church in Saint Edward. The couple were happily married for 60 years. Sherry worked for the Vocational Rehabilitation Center as a secretary for 41 years retiring in 2006. After retirement Sherry was active in the community as a substitute teacher as well as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the Norfolk Food Pantry. Sherry was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Norfolk and participated in the Focus newsletter as well as the Altar-Guide. She was also a long-time bowler and secretary for several leagues. Those who know Sherry will remember her big smile and the twinkle in her eyes. No one was a stranger to her and she always had a kind word to share. She loved spending time with family and attending her grandkids activities. Her friends were important to her as well, they played cards, traveled and lunched together often. Survivors include husband Ben Flaskamp of Norfolk, children Brenda (Randy) Hupp of O’Neill, Brent (Holly) Flaskamp of Woodlands, TX, Bruce (Melissa) Flaskamp of Collierville, TN, 5 grandchildren Wilson and Sydney Hupp, Jacob and Ellena Flaskamp, and Noah Flaskamp. Sherry was preceded in death by her parents Emery and Maralee. Honorary Pall bearers will be the 5 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Christ Lutheran School or the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Sharon R. "Sherry" Flaskamp

September 24, 1943 - June 1, 2023