Racine – Edward Herman, 88, passed away at Ridgewood Care Center on Sunday, January 15, 2012. He was born on February 20, 1923, son of the late Fred and Johanna (nee: Kaufman) Herrmann. He was a life long Racine resident. Edward graduated from Horlick High School in 1941 and then joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1942. He served proudly in the South Pacific during the war and was discharged from active duty in 1949.
Edward retired from Gormac Products in 1988, where he had been a machinist for 41 years. He was a true Packer Fan throughout the years and greatly enjoyed this years season. Ed was very proud of his service in the Marine Corps and was instrumental in entering the 1st Iwo Jima float in the Racine 4th of July Parade. Recently he took part in an Honor Flight to the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. and was accompanied by his grandson, roommate of 10 years and best friend, Nate. It was one of the most memorable times of his life and he was grateful for the opportunity. He will be deeply missed by his two cats Pete and Blue. Edward was a life long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his 6 children: Pris (Barb Baumgartner) Herman of Madison, Paul (Shelia) Herman of Huntsville, Alabama, Sandy (Mike) DeBonis of Racine, John (Peggy) Herman of Madison, Jim (Sue Higgins) Herman and Suanne (Brent) Hutchison both of Racine; 7 grandsons: Eddie Herman, Greg Herman, Nate Hutchison (Colette Schaefer) , Jeff Herman, Matt DeBonis, Tim DeBonis and Gus Hutchison; his children's mother Annie (nee: Olsen) Herman of Racine; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first born infant son Edward and sisters Lydia Neily and Eleanor Christiansen; his identical twin brother Edwin and his other brothers Fredrick and Bob Herman.
Funeral services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church (510 Kewaunee Street) at 11am on Friday, January 20, 2012 with Rev. Daniel B. Quinn officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday evening from 5-7pm; and again Friday in the church beginning at 10am. Memorials to Countryside Humane Society have been suggested.
Colette Schaefer says
Love you n miss you Gramps.
James Herman says
Dad,
My heart is heavy I’ll talk to you in my prayers.
LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
Jim
Jill Herman says
I miss my Eddyward!
Ginger and Joe says
Dear Paul and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts. The lost of a parent is a hard thing. Hope you will all do ok and know that he is in a better place.
Brynn, Alexandra, Britton, & Addy Herman says
Uncle Edward,
When Grandpa Edwin passed away,
You became our “Grampa Too”.
The many things he missed,
we happily shared with you.
Hugs, kisses, smiles, laughs,
memories to cherish always.
We love and miss you Uncle Edward,
you’ll be in our hearts forever,
and watching over us in many ways.
Love and Miss you “Grampa Too”.
Always & Forever,
Brynn, Alexandra, Britton, & Addy
P.S. Say Hi to our Grandpa Edwin for us, and give him hugs and kisses too! <3
Cheryl Stephenson says
Uncle Edward,
Or more affectionately…Papa #2. I have so many wonderful and fun memories of you. You and grandpa.
One of my favorites is how Dad, Jill and Grandma & Grandpa & I used to meet you for breakfast in Racine the mornings I usually left for the airport.
That was so great. Got our coffee and we were ready to go….
I will remember your kind heart, warm smile and great sense of humor. Your love for family was truly a treasure to all
of us and something worth imitating.
I will never forget you. I was so blessed to know you. Your life on earth was full and you left a lasting impression on
all who knew you. Where you are now, there is no more pain, no more sorrow and no more tears. Enjoy your new eternal
home…We’ll see you again someday.
Love,
Cheryl
Carol Hermann says
I will miss you Uncle Edward. I remember you and my dad and Lydia speaking German together – one of my happiest and proudest memories. xoxo, Carol
Suanne (Herman) Hutchison says
Well dad, it it a little over 2 weeks since you departure and I am still shedding a couple daily tears. You are in mind constantly. I wish I would have said more “I love you’s” when you were here, even though I know I told you every time I saw you 🙂 Never enough of those! I promise to tell you everyday those 3 little words! I LOVE YOU DAD!!! Hugs & RIP!