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- [S25] 1930 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com).
- [S26] 1940 US Federal Census.
- [S322] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938 - 1946.
Name: Gerald U Herman
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen (White)
Nativity State or Country: Wisconsin
State of Residence: Wisconsin
County or City: Wood
Enlistment Date: 12 Nov 1940
Enlistment State: Wisconsin
Enlistment City: Wausau
Branch: Air Corps
Branch Code: Air Corps
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for Hawaiian Department
Component: Regular Army (including Officers, Nurses, Warrant Officers, and Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: 4 years of high school
Civil Occupation: Farm hands, general farms
Marital Status: Single, without dependents
Height: 70
Weight: 145
- [S927] Obituary.
Gerald ?Jerry? Herman, 81, of Marshfield died at St. Joseph?s Hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
He was born on June 8, 1922 in Marshfield, the son of Urban and Gertrude (Wiltgen) Herman. He attended Marshfield schools and was a 1940 graduate of Marshfield Senior High School. After his education, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II from Nov. 12, 1940 until his honorable discharge on Nov. 14, 1945. He and Irene A. Yaeger were united in marriage on Nov. 16, 1946 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Marshfield. In his early years he was a co-owner and drove transport for Mid-State Oil until 1952. He then began a business now known as Central Burner & Boiler, Inc. which he owned and operated until his retirement in June, 1987. His son Chuck then assumed operation of the business. The Hermans enjoyed spending time at their summer home in Stone Lake. He enjoyed fishing, feeding humming birds, wildlife and growing roses and geraniums. He also followed stock car racing. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, The Holy Name Society, an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus John Eisen Council #1799, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Badger Aerie #624, the American Legion Post 54 of Marshfield and the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife, Irene; his children, Diane (Jack) Buellesbach of Rice Lake, Chuck (Judy) Herman of Marshfield, Cheryl (Leroy) Kroening of Marshfield and John (Helen) Herman of Marshfield; grandchildren, Wayne Buellesbach, Rod (Rebecca) Herman, Renee (Derek) Mechler, Ryan Herman, Kevin Herman, Becca Herman, and Craig Herman; his great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Logan, Ashley and Ellie; his sister Rita (Arthur) Schonfeldt of Marshfield and Mesa, Ariz.; and a stepbrother Carl (Gloria) Rabe of Potosi, Wis.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Charles Rabe and a brother in infancy.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted on Friday, Jan. 30, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, Marshfield, with Rev. Donald L. Meuret officiating, Suzanne Golden as organist, and Michael Gonering as soloist.
Burial: Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Marshfield.
Pallbearers: His grandchildren.
Memorials: Memorials may be designated in his name to Our Lady of Peace Parish.
Rembs/Kundinger Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
- [S63] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, 1775-2006, (www.ancestry.com).
Name: Gerald U Herman
Service Info.: T SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
Birth Date: 8 Jun 1922
Death Date: 27 Jan 2004
Cemetery: Gate Of Heaven Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Marshfield, WI 54449
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1922 - 2004 (81 years)
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