Sherman Leo Dynneson went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, Sidney Health Center Extended Care in Sidney, MT where he resided for the last 6 months. He was surrounded by family and his many loving and caring nurses.
Sherman was born March 24, 1939 in Sidney, MT to Dennis and Katherine “Trina” (Andersen) Dynneson. Sherman was born of strong Danish stock and remained a stubborn, proud, and good humored Danish American right up to his death. Sherman was a member of the Brorson Church but was confirmed at Pella Lutheran and was a member the rest of his life. He was a 1957 graduate of Sidney High School, attended Northern Montana and received his degree from MSU Bozeman in mechanical engineering. He then interned at the John Deere tractor factory in Moline, IL. While interning, he helped design the power shift on the JD 4020.
Sherman was married to his wife Marlys Woodworth on December 3, 1961. They just recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary. Sherman and Marlys had three children, Keith, Renee, and Dennis. Sherman farmed all of his life and bought the family farm when his father died in 1965. They raised registered Herefords and later converted to registered Charolais. When Keith was old enough they got into the registered Gelbvieh business. Sherman devoted his entire life to the agriculture industry and enjoyed instilling his work ethic on his family. In the 90s Sherman and the boys bought the old Peavey feedlot and renovated it into the place that it is today.
Sherman and Marlys were able to host many exchange trainees that quickly became lifetime friends. Throughout the years and to this day, the many boys travelled to the states to visit their American family. Sherman and Marlys were also fortunate enough to visit some of them in their homeland.
Over the years, Sherman was a member of NCBA, MSGA, MonDak Area Stockgrowers, and the Mondak Heritage Center. He served on many boards and was committed to the community in other activities including 4H and the Boys and Girls Club. In 1964 he received an Outstanding Young Farmer award that he was very proud of. He was also Rancher of the Year for the MonDak Area Stockgrowers. Most recently Sherman was very proud to have been awarded the 4H Family of the Year along with Marlys and Keith’s family.
Sherman loved following his children’s and grandchildren’s school and extracurricular activities over the years. He also had a love for driving his many different teams of horses and mules along with his collection of wagons and buggies.
Sherman left behind a loving family including: his beloved wife, Marlys; his little, dog Charlie; children, Keith (Tammy) Dynneson, Sidney, MT; Renee (Lee) Troudt, Sidney, MT; and Dennis (Suzanne) Dynneson, Madison, WI; his grandchildren, Lacey, Katelyn and Alexis Dynneson, Blair and Jared Troudt, and Matthew and Sarah Dynneson; and several grand-dogs; his two great-grandchildren that he was very fond of, Colter and Rylan Volkman; his sister, Donnabelle Warp, Havre, MT and her family; his “adopted” son, Morten Jensen; along with many trainees and their families.
Sherman was preceded in death by: his parents, infant brother Paul, numerous aunts and uncles, in-laws Ervin and Elsie Putnam, and brother-in-law Warren Warp. He will be missed by many, but remembered with a smile knowing that this generous, loving, and hardworking guy has earned his rest.

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