Douglas “Doug” Donald Herrmann

Obituary

Douglas Donald Herrmann was born on September 30, 1953, in Waconia, Minnesota.  He was the son of Donald and Mavis (Oelke) Herrmann.  Douglas was baptized as an infant on October 25, 1953, and later was confirmed in his faith as a youth on June 11, 1967, both by Rev. H.J. Malotky and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Green Isle, Minnesota.  He received his education in Arlington and graduated from Arlington Green Isle High School with the Class of 1971. 

Doug grew up in Green Isle and after school moved to Hamburg where he began work as a mechanic at Thoele Garage in Hamburg and later worked at Car-co Auto Parts in Waconia and most recently at Fleet Supply in Glencoe.  On December 31, 2001, Doug was united in marriage to Kathy Thoele by Pastor Sund in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

Doug loved to fish and hunt being a member of the Hamburg Sportsman Club when he was younger.  He also enjoyed camping, watching the MN Vikings, playing darts and was in many leagues through the years.  Doug valued the time spent with his family and friends, appreciating the moments spent with his grandchildren.      

Doug passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at the age of 62 years, 9 months and 29 days. 

Blessed be his memory.

Doug is survived by his:
Wife, Kathy Herrmann of Glencoe, MN;
Daughter, Melanie Cargil Herrmann and her fiancé, Scott Peterson, of Welch, MN;
Grandchildren, Austin Coy and his special friend, Ashley Potter, Dakota Cargil;
Great Grandchildren, Landon Potter, Beau Drysen;
Dad, Ray Heimkes and his wife, Doris of Arlington, MN;
Siblings, Scott Herrmann of Litchfield, MN,
Dan Herrmann and his wife, Jane, of Afton, MN,
Jill Ernst and her husband, Doug, of Green Isle, MN,
Billy Ray Heimkes and his wife, Bonnie, of Green Isle, MN;
Father-In-Law, Norman Thoele of Hamburg, MN;
Sister-In-Law, Bonnie Fries of Hamburg, MN;
Doug’s Dear Cat, Sam;
Nieces, Nephews, extended family and many friends.

Doug is preceded in death by his Parents, Donald and Mavis Herrmann; Son, Phillip Herrmann; Mother-in-law, Delores Thoele; Brother-in-law, Jerry Fries.