Dr. Robert G. Herman

Dr. Robert G. Herman, 87, of Napoleon, Ohio died on Friday, January 23, 2015 at his residence. He was born on April 24, 1927 in Napoleon, Ohio to the late Orell "Deak" & Viola (Bruns) Herman. On June 17, 1951, he married Annette Wendt at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Napoleon and she preceded him in death on March 10, 2007. Bob was a 1945 Graduate of Napoleon High School and attended The Ohio State University and graduated with a degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery in 1952. He practiced dentistry in Napoleon until his retirement in 1988. He was a proud supporter of The Ohio State University and was a charter member of the Henry/Defiance OSU Alumni Club, currently the OSU Alumni Club of Northwest Ohio. He was an OSU season football ticket holder for 63 years. He was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he co-chaired the building committee for the construction of the new church and school. He served as the President of the church congregation and elder of the church. He served in the U.S. Army during the occupation following WWII in Germany and attended the Nuremberg trials. He loved to read, travel and also enjoyed his winters in Pompano Beach, Florida overlooking the Hillsboro Lighthouse. He is survived by his daughter, Denise (Michael) McColley of Napoleon, sons, Mark (Rebecca) Herman of Woodridge, Illinois and William Herman of Monrovia, California, grandchildren; Elizabeth (Keith) Robinson, Patrick (Dana Hunter) McColley, Daniel Herman, Robert (Denise Keller) McColley, Maria Herman, Michael Herman, and great granddaughter, Magdalena Robinson. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Cara McColley. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Interment will follow at the Glenwood Cemetery where military honors will be accorded by the Napoleon Joint Veteran Posts. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Rodenberger Funeral Home, Napoleon and Tuesday from 10-11 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Memorial Fund or the Alzheimer's Association. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergerfuneralhome.com

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Dr. Robert G. Herman

April 24, 1927 - January 23, 2015