Service Information
Delmer Herrmann, age 96, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, at his home at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Friedens County Line Church in rural Norwood Young America, Minnesota, with interment at Ferguson Cemetery in rural Norwood Young America, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020, from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., one hour prior the service at the church.
Obituary
Delmer Henry John Herrmann was born on June 17, 1923, in Washington Lake Township, Sibley County, Hamburg, Minnesota. He was the son of William Michael and Elizabeth (Kroells) Herrmann. Delmer was baptized as an infant in July of 1923, by Rev. E.D. Mueller and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth in June of 1936, by Rev. Otto Rapp both at the Zion Evangelical Church near Norwood Young America, Minnesota. His confirmation verse was 1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you”. Delmer received his education at District 25 in Washington Lake Township, Minnesota.
On May 27, 1949, Delmer was united in marriage to Dorothy Hoof at Friedens (County Line) Church. Delmer and Dorothy made their home on their farm near Plato and then moved to Glencoe, Minnesota. Their marriage was blessed with one son, Joel. Delmer and Dorothy shared over 68 years of marriage together, until Dorothy passed away on January 19, 2018.
Delmer was a dairy farmer all of his life, retiring in 1985. He was an active member of Friedens (County Line) Church. As his ministry to the church, he proudly served on the church council, remodeling building committee and the Ferguson Cemetery Board.
Delmer enjoyed helping farmers after he retired, traveling and working with a cousin putting up tents. He also loved yardwork, gardening, automobiles, fishing, dancing and playing cards. Delmer treasured the time spent with his family and friends.
Delmer passed away Friday, January 17, 2020, at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 96 years and 7 months.
Blessed be his memory.
Delmer is survived by his:
Son, Joel Herrmann and his wife, Shirley, of High Point, NC;
Grandchildren, Jodie Herrmann Lawson and her husband, Thomas, of Charlotte, NC,
Jessica Herrmann Lysse and her husband, Michael, of Greensboro, NC;
Great Grandchildren, Nora Michelle Lysse, Sawyer Joel David Lysse, Tinsley Sophia Lawson, Dell Carter Lawson;
Sister, Bernice Kohls;
Sister-in-law, Priscilla Hoof;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives, and many friends.
Delmer was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth Herrmann; Wife, Dorothy Herrmann; Father-In-Law & Mother-In-Law, Herman and Hulda Hoof; Sisters, Agnes Dammann and her husband, Harold, Janet Hoese and her husband, Clayton, Irene Gruenhagen and her husband, Martin; Brothers, William Herrmann and his wife, Dorothy, LeRoy Herrmann; Brothers-In-law & Sister-in-Law, Hilary Hoof, Gloria Hoof, LeRoy Kohls.
In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Ferguson Cemetery or Friedens Church c/o 11325 Zebra Avenue, Norwood Young America, MN 55368
Charlotte Behrendt says
Our condolences to you and your family. Delmer was a good neighbor. He was very helpful to those around him. We apologize that we are are not able to attend his service. You are in our thoughts and prayers.