Where are they now?

Sheri Dean was multi-sport athlete at Wartburg College. She played for the Knights on the volleyball court and softball field from 1981-1985. Volleyball was where she shined brightest. From her setter position she was named the Knights team MVP in 1983 and 84 and first team all-Iowa Conference honors in 1982, 83 and 84. Dean still holds school records for most assists in a season with 1,167 and best setting percentage for a season at .973. In softball, she appeared in 73 games and hit .208 with 40 hits and 13 RBIs.

Sheri, an Osage native, originally didn’t know much about Wartburg but enjoyed the way she was treated by the admissions director and the rest of the faculty when she visited the school. Sheri quickly fell in love with the campus and the small college atmosphere. She’s most grateful to the liberal arts program that exposed her to many classes and subjects that weren’t in her major.

Sheri doesn’t have one special memory in athletics that stands out but instead many. She felt all her moments were precious… the practices, preparation, the games and just sharing time with teammates.

A Double Major in Social Work and Leisure Services, Sheri currently lives in Rockford, Illinois. She worked 21-years for the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. Sheri also keeps busy as she’s a licensed massage therapist.

Sheri feels her participation in athletics at Wartburg held her to develop a strong work ethic, work well with others and be a team leader.

On October 17th Sheri will be recognized for her athletic accomplishments as she’ll be inducted into the Wartburg Athletic Hall of Fame.