Services set for commentator Fred Sherman
Services will be tomorrow for Fred Sherman, popular financial commentator on radio and TV, who died Saturday of complications from a recent car accident and kidney problems at the age of 85.
Services will be tomorrow for Fred Sherman, popular financial commentator on radio and TV, who died Saturday of complications from a recent car accident and kidney problems at the age of 85.
Sherman was known for his distinctive sign-off, "This is Fred Sherrrrrman."
An Army Ranger during World War II, he left the furniture business at the age of 60 and got his stockbroker's license. He became chief economist for Sovereign Bank and Royal Bank America in Narberth.
In the early '80s, he contacted KYW and told them he cold spice up its financial reports on the radio. He was hired and lent his knowledge and wit to the broadcasts until last January.
Sherman also appeared on WPEN-AM with "The Money Show," and did weekly reports on NBC 10's Sunday morning news.
He is survived by his companion, Diane Williams, and a son, David. He was predeceased by another son, Henry.
Services: 11 a.m. at the Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave., Lansdale. Friends may call at 10 a.m.
- John F. Morrison