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PITTSFIELD -- Arthur Herrmann Jr., 83, of 73 Velma Ave., a former resident of Becket, died Thursday at Berkshire Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a former member of the Becket Planning Board.
Born in Newark, N.J., on July 18, 1924, son of Arthur Herrmann Sr. and Bessie Mickens Herrmann, he was a 1942 graduate of Central High School there. He received his bachelor's degree in engineering in 1951 and his master's degree in 1952, both from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
He served in the Navy from May 1944 to May 1946.
Mr. Herrmann was employed by General Electric Co. as an optical engineer for 31 years, retiring in 1986.
He was a member of the Bousquet Ski Patrol from 1975 to 2000 and of Berkshire Scuba Divers. He volunteered at Hancock Shaker Village for 18 years, making oval boxes, and for the American Association of Retired Persons, doing tax returns in the state of Florida. He climbed the White Mountains of New Hampshire and Mount Rainier in Washington state, and he enjoyed canoe racing.
He and his wife, the former Pauline A. Winslow Grover, were married Aug. 26, 1966.
Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Aletea Kennedy of Southampton and Aprylle Seroier of Munsonville, N.H.; a son, Ralph Herrmann of Westmoreland, N.H.; a stepdaughter, Donna Grover of Adams; three stepsons, Michael Grover of Sante Fe, N.M., David Grover of West Stockbridge and Philip Grover of Cheshire; six stepgrandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Calling hours for Arthur Herrmann Jr., who died Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007, will be Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. at WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield. Following cremation, burial will be held at the convenience of the family in Bellevue Cemetery in Adams. Donations in his memory may be made to the National Children's Music Project, P.O. Box 190, West Stockbridge, MA 01235, or to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, 369 South St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. He leaves his grandchildren, Brian and Corey Gillis, Alden, Brandon and Emily McNitt Grover, and Jessica Kent; and his great-grandchildren, Althea and Isabella Kent.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Diane Carey
October 29, 2007
To All Of You,
My deepest condolences.Art was a wonderful man and neighbor. I still remember his smile as he would wave from across the street.My mother at 89 is still there (but heading here for the winter). Again my sympathy and wonderful memories.
Franklin Gilbert
October 29, 2007
Pauline, Marion & I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family at Art's passing. I enjoyed working with Art at GE and I looked forward to his smiling face when you both appeared down here in Florida. We certainly will miss him. Sincerely, Frank & Marion Gilbert, Bradenton, FL
Craig MacHaffie
October 29, 2007
24 Pine Grove Dr... Vacations, camping....! What great memories we have. Thank you Art, for all of that
You will be missed by all of us.
Much love and sympathy to the family
Craig & Amy
Joe Stitt
October 27, 2007
Art was a dear friend and treasured associate at GE. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy is extended to you and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barry Gerard
October 27, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Heather Grover Root
October 27, 2007
Deepest Condolences on the insurmountable loss of Art.
Adrianne Grover Coe
October 27, 2007
My heart goes out to all of Art's family. I know he was a wonderful husband and father whose absence will be deeply felt by all. Much love and sincere condolences.
Donna Grover
October 27, 2007
There has never been a better father... I will miss him...... terribly
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