Charlie Sheffield

Charles “Charlie” Sheffield, 76, of Sherman Reservoir, Loup City, formerly of Grand Island died on December 11th at Texas. To honor Charlie’s wishes, cremation was chosen. The celebration of Life Service and remembrance party will be on Saturday, December 19th at 10:30 a.m. at the Platt Deutsche, 1315 W Anna, Grand Island. Casual dress is requested. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family. Mr. Sheffield was born on February 5, 1939 in Grand Island to Charles and Margaret (Shriner) Sheffield. Survivors of the immediate family includes his wife, Lois; a son, Steven Sheffield and step-son, Lonnie Dickson and step-son and daughter-in- law, Monte and Jaci Dickson all of Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Christy and Dennis Edwards, and a sister-in-law and husband, Barbra and Jerry Brand, all of Grand Island. Additional family includes, step-grandchildren, Cody, Brady, Jake and Gabbie Dickson of Lincoln and several nieces and nephews; additional in-laws, Bill and Joyce Ryan, Kathy and Ted Stava of Grand Island, Dolores Call of Merna, Janet Judy and Al Haines of Neligh. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jerry Sheffield. Charles was raised in Grand Island where he graduated from Grand Island Senior High and later from Kearney State College in Kearney. He worked for his father at Sheffield Tree Service for 35 years, officiated high school and college football and basketball games for 32 years and retired after teaching in the Grand Island Public Schools for 38 years. Mr. Sheffield was president of the Grand Island Officials Association for over 20 years and presented many referring clinics throughout the state. He officiated twelve high school football championships at which nine were class A games. He also worked many state basketball tournament games and championships. Charles was also highly recognized for developing the elementary physical education program in the Grand Island Public Schools. He presented many ideas and activities at local, state and national programs where he was also honored as an outstanding physical educator. Mr. Sheffield’s favorite times were those spent fishing with his wife, Lois. Both caught many Master Angler Awards at Sherman Reservoir. A memorial fund will be established in memory of Charlie.

Charlie Sheffield

February 5, 1939 - December 11, 2015

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February 5, 1939 - December 11, 2015

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