Meet Our 2025 Grand Marshals
Retired Sheriffs Gerald Lohrey & Brad Lohrey
The Sherman County Fair is proud to honor and celebrate two pillars of our community as this year’s Grand Marshals: Retired Sheriffs Gerald Lohrey and Brad Lohrey. With deep roots in local law enforcement and decades of dedicated public service between them, both Gerald and Brad have played vital roles in keeping Sherman County safe and strong.
Their leadership, commitment, and care for our community have left a lasting legacy—and we’re thrilled to recognize that legacy during this year’s fair.
Join us in thanking and celebrating the Lohreys for their service.
You can learn more about their remarkable careers and contributions in their full bios below.
Sheriff Gerald Lohrey
I began my law enforcement career in Kansas in 1958 before moving to Sherman County in 1963. I started working for the Sheriff’s Office in 1965 and was elected Sheriff in 1969, proudly serving until my retirement in 1995. During that time, I also served as the county tax collector and was in charge of the DMV for Sherman County—just a few of the many hats sheriffs wore back then. In 1975, I had the honor of attending the FBI National Academy, which greatly shaped my approach to public service. I often worked alone or with just one deputy, and I was proud to help bring the “Jaws of Life” to Sherman County, which later became Sherman County Rescue. Serving the people of this county was one of the greatest honors of my life. I’m deeply proud to stand beside my son Brad as Co-Grand Marshal of this year’s fair and to celebrate with a community that has meant so much to our family.
Sheriff Brad Lohrey
I had the honor of serving as Sheriff of Sherman County from 2001 to 2025, wrapping up 31 years in law enforcement. Throughout my career, I worked hard to serve and protect the people of this county while helping build lasting programs like Frontier Regional 911, NORCOR corrections, local parole and probation, and active in the lunch buddies program. In 2024, I was humbled to be named Sheriff of the Year by the Western States Sheriffs’ Association—an award that truly reflects the work of our entire team and the support of this great community. I also stood firm in defending the Constitution and our rural way of life, especially during the fight against Oregon’s Measure 114. I couldn’t have done any of this without the support of my incredible wife Donna and our kids, Gavenn and Bethany. Being named Grand Marshal of the Sherman County Fair is a true honor, and I’m proud to celebrate with a community that means so much to me.