Gerald Lewis Herrmann, beloved husband of 61 years to the late Suzanne.

Dear mother of Lorie (Rick) Krieger and Thomas G. Herrmann. Loving grandmother of Conrad (Sara) Krieger, Hope (Dominic) Krieger-Mileti, and Hannah (Zak) Krieger-Neal. Caring brother to the late Robert G. Herrmann.

Gerry passed away November 24, 2022, at the age of 88. Born in Oak Park Illinois, he grew up in Palatine, Illinois. He graduated from DePauw University in 1956 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. During college, he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, R.O.T.C., and won first place running track at a state championship.

After graduating from college, he joined the Air Force as a second lieutenant where he was stationed in Sun Valley, Idaho. In 1965, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain. He opened his own business selling addressing equipment which later expanded to include a printing and mailing company. He was an active member of the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis for many years, serving as the president during which time he attended an international Kiwanis convention in Taiwan.

Throughout his life he actively enjoyed downhill and water skiing, sailing--captaining his sailboat in races in Green Lake, Wisconsin, flying small private aircraft, running, and traveling around the country in a motor home. During his retirement, he continued to thoroughly enjoy life with his wife, Sue, traveling, biking and purchasing a sailboat that he sailed on Lake Erie.

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