RICHARD D. HERMAN

RICHARD D. HERMAN

Richard David Herman, 86, changed his residence from Sunny Lane to Paradise on Oct. 18, 2012.

Richard was born Aug. 20, 1926, in Richfield, Minn., the son of Melvin and Lillian Herman. He graduated from Washburn High School in 1944 and continued his education at the University of Minnesota graduating in 1951 with a bachelor’s degree in science. He then furthered his education at the University of Minnesota Duluth and received his master’s degree.

Richard and the former JoAnne Larson were married June 24, 1950. He was an agricultural extension county agent and director, first in Mora, Minn., and then for South St. Louis County until he retired in 1983. Richard and JoAnne were very fortunate to spend their winters for the last 22 years in Mesa, Ariz. They were regular snowbirds.

He was a longtime member of Salem Lutheran Church and participated in many activities there and was the emcee at many programs at the church. Richard was a Sunday school teacher for many years and also served on the church council. He was an active member of NARF, AARP, the Alumni Association for the University of Minnesota, MUI, the Farmers Market, and the Hermantown Historical Society, to name a few.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Lillian Herman; his aunt, Edna Nyquist; brother-in-law Gerald Spandl; and his son-in-law, Allen Herrick.

Richard is survived by JoAnne and their children, David (Carla) Herman of Hermantown, Donna (Mark) Mueller of Fort Walton Beach, Fla., Paula Herrick-Parks of Duluth, Bradley (April) Herman of Duluth, and Susan (Paul Kaiser) Herman of Sedona, Ariz.; sister Catherine Spandl of Mesa, Aria.; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

The family is praising and thanking God for His mercy in taking Richard home so quickly.

The family would also like to give special thanks to the caring staff of St. Luke’s hospice and a very special thank you to Kristen Mesdahl.

VISITATION: 5-7 p.m. Monday in Williams Lobermeier Boettcher Funeral Home and 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Tuesday in Salem Lutheran Church, 4715 Hermantown Road, with Rev. Rollie Bockbrader officiating.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Salem Lutheran Church. Burial at Hermantown Cemetery. To sign the guestbook online, visit www.wlbfuneralhome.com.

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