Eddy Sherva Brought the Heat for 57 Years

Eddy Sherva has kept many of our homes warm for 57 years and is now ready to enjoy retirement. He drove the fuel truck thousands of miles. A few of us who were out walking jumped as he laid on the horn. With a laugh and a great big smile, he drove past you. His route has taken him all over the countryside and the surrounding communities. KMAV 105.5 played on the radio, keeping him up to date with the news that could be debated around the coffee tables. No one can argue that this job wasn’t physically demanding, as he could probably put to shame many who are decades younger. The walking he has done with his wife Annette has undoubtedly kept him in great shape. The one thing he won’t miss is the horribly cold winters. Imagine pulling that heavy hose while scaling snow drifts in unbearable wind chills of -40 to -60. Eddy will miss interacting with his customers the most. He shared, “Without them, there would be no me. I deeply appreciate the business.” Many have respected his work ethic and the care he has given the customers, especially the elderly. “Eddy is a dear adaptive person who cares for his customers. Eddy is timeless, consistent, and cares about life.” Said David Segerholm. Everyone could expect some good old teasing when they stepped inside the gas station. Anna Nystrom became a little teary sharing, “He was always making me laugh and made me feel good about myself.” Knowing Eddy, we won’t be surprised if he finds some kind of part-time work. Rest assured; the coffee table will still be the place for some great conversations or political debates. Hopefully, he will have a lot of time to travel with Annette and see the world. There will be an open house at Cenex on January 31st from 3- 5 p.m. Make sure to stop by to wish him well and thank him for bringing the heat.