Sherrill Dean Burkholder, 74, of Commerce, Mich., and formerly of Bluffton, Ohio died Jan. 27, 2016, at his residence.  Sherrill was born Feb. 15, 1941 in Bluffton,  to the late Vernon and Viola (Garmatter) Burkholder. On Aug. 31, 1962, he married Bernadine '"Bea" Mullett Burkholder who survives. 

Sherrill worked as an electrical engineer at Westinghouse Development, Pittsburgh, Pa., and General Electric, Cincinnati.  He was a member of the Commerce United Methodist Church, Commerce, Mich. He graduated from Beaverdam High School, attended Ohio Northern University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. 

Survivors also include two sons, Kent (Kim) Burkholder of Bluffton, Ohio, Greg (Jane) Burkholder of Commerce, Mich.; three grandchildren, Alex, Jennifer and Elizabeth Burkholder; and a brother Marlin (Kay) Burkholder of Bluffton.

Services will be held Monday, Feb. 1, at 11 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

Dr. Rev. Deane Wyllys officiating.  Burial will be in Rockport Cemetery following the service. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2 - 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.