Sheryl L. Tatro

Sheryl Louise Tatro
April 22, 1950 ~ June 20, 2024

Sheryl Louise Tatro was born April 22, 1950, in Beloit, Kansas. She died June 20, 2024, in Beloit. The daughter of Lorn B. and Charlene (Belden) Schmidt, Sherry married Francis Harmen Tatro on August 22, 1970. The union led to three sons: Clayton (wife Melissa) of Cimarron, Kansas; Beau (wife Stephanie) of Manhattan, Kansas; and Thayne (wife Misti) of Fairbury, Nebraska, as well as eight grandchildren among the three families.

Sherry was exceptionally proud of her family and all their involvements and accomplishments. She was a strong role model for her sons, a doting grandma, and a dedicated wife. She was a caretaker in every sense of the word – with her own family as well as many of her boys’ childhood friends.

Sherry’s career revolved around elementary education. She spent the majority of her career teaching 3rd grade and then Title 1 reading and math.

She is respected and remembered for her leadership in multiple community events and activities including Cloud County Fair Queen Coordinator, Cub Scout Den Mother, GHS Alumni Banquet, Glasco Public Library Board, Glasco Fun Day Coordinator, and Meals on Wheels. She was appreciative of small-town life and happy to call Glasco, Kansas, her home.

She thoroughly enjoyed supporting the activities of her grandchildren. Spending time with the grandchildren in many ways – going to the Hodge Podge and the park, attending athletic events, concerts and performances – was a priority. Playing cards and sharing stories was a true joy. She relished cooking and baking to feed families and friends.

Sherry was preceded in death by her father Lorn B. Schmidt and her husband Francis Tatro. She is survived in death by her mother Charlene (Schmidt) Mortimer; brothers Lorn J. Schmidt (wife Jean) and Stan Schmidt (wife Leann); sons Clayton (wife Melissa), Beau (wife Stephanie), and Thayne (wife Misti); and eight grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25th, at Wilson Family Funeral Home in Minneapolis. Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 26, at the Glasco Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Nicol Home in Glasco or the Mitchell County Hospital and left in care of the Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.