SHERMAN, Ill. (WAND) - The Sherman Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. 

Longtime Sherman officer Gerald Schneider died Sunday night.

The police department posted to Facebook that Schneider was surrounded by loved ones when he died following a cancer battle.

"Our entire community mourns your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Schneider family," the police department posted. 

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, from 4:00 until 7:00 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Sherman.
 
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 10, at 10:00 AM also at the church. Burial will be held at Fancy Creek Cemetery near Sherman immediately after the services.
 
Memorial contributions can be made to the Schneider Family.
 
Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.

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