Memorial

Sheryl “Sherrie” D. Bouton, age 83, of Cedar Rapids, IA, died Sunday, November 8, 2026, of lung cancer. She died peacefully in Iowa City at The Bird House, Hospice Home of Johnson County, under the compassionate care of Iowa City Hospice and The Bird House. Words cannot express our appreciation for the nurses, aides, staff members, and volunteers who helped Sherrie in her last weeks of life. Thank you.

Sherrie was born August 1, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, daughter of Gilbert and Velma DeKlotz of Newhall. She attended Newhall Public Schools and graduated in 1961. In 1965, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dubuque. While at Dubuque, she met her future husband, Bob Bouton. They were married on June 1, 1965, at Central Presbyterian Church in Newhall. Sherrie earned a Master of Arts Degree from Bradley University, Peoria, IL, in 1971.

Her career included both church and public education. She taught in Leesburg, VA, 1965-66, before returning to Dubuque, IA, while her husband attended seminary. She served as Christian Education Director at Marion Methodist Church 1966-68, taught in East Dubuque, IL, 1968-1971, and served as Administrator of the United School of the Church summer conference 1980-82. Sherrie began teaching 2nd grade at Hoover Elementary School in Cedar Rapids in 1982 and taught there until her retirement in 2003. 

A lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, USA, Sherrie served as an elder, deacon, Sunday school teacher, youth advisor, and member of numerous church committees. She traveled with youth groups on several mission trips and notably recalled her trip to New Orleans to rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. At the time of her death, she was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, the National Education Association, and the Iowa Retired School Personnel. She found great joy being with her special group of friends in their Red Hat group, volunteer work, traveling to all 50 states, trips to Disney World, chaperoning numerous music trips, and attending Iowa Hawkeye sporting events and Bowl Games. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. In July, Sherrie and Bob moved in with their daughter and son-in-law in West Branch, IA, to be closer to family and have more help with care. 

Sherrie is survived by her husband, Dr. Robert L. Bouton, her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Jim Berry, and her grandsons, Austin (Erica) Berry and Jonathan Berry, of Iowa City. Survivors include her sisters, Elsimae Mochal, Cedar Rapids; Joyce Wheeler, Watkins; and Barbara Franck, Newhall; her sister-in-law Bonnie DeKlotz, of Newhall; and 29 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Donald DeKlotz, Newhall; brothers-in-law Wayne Mochal, Cedar Rapids; Donald Wheeler, Watkins; Cleyon Franck, Newhall; and 5 nieces and nephews. 

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, Cedar Rapids, IA, Iowa City Hospice, and The Bird House of Johnson County. A celebration of life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, November 14, 2026. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM, and the Celebration of Life at 10:30 AM. To honor Grandma Sherrie, please wear your favorite team spirit gear (Especially if you're headed to the Hawkeye game!), Disney clothes, or other t-shirts/sweatshirts from your favorite travels.