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Hershman, Roland C.
Roland C. Hershman, 88, Green Bay, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, February 15, 2013. He was born August 3, 1924 in Denmark, to the late James and Julia "Jolly" (Lynch) Hershman. After graduating from East High in 1942, Roland attended St. Norbert College, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Social Work and University of Wisconsin-Madison. He dedicated his life to the fields of education, social work and public administration. In October of 1959 he was appointed as the first Superintendent of the Wisconsin School for Boys in Wales, WI, a position he held until his retirement. Roland "Poor Hershman" had a love for traveling, reading, history, and the finer things in life. In the last few years he continued his friendships using his telephone, which was his life line to the world.
Survivors include nieces and nephews: James (Alice) Hershman, Jerry Mike Hershman, Jewel O'Brien, Patricia McCarthy, John (Sue) Coppens, Rose Mary (Claude) Koch, Richard "Buck" (Betty) Kratz, David (Jan) Kratz, Rev. Conrad J. Kratz O.Praem., Barbara Kratz, and Bonnie (Ted) Phernetton; and many great-nieces and nephews and their children.
Roland was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Leo Hershman, Rose (Hank) Coppens, Kathryn (Milton) Kratz, and Richard Hershman; and great-niece, Bridget McCarthy.
Family and friends may call Wednesday, February 20, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm, with a parish prayer service at 7:00pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 413 St. John St., Green Bay, from 10:00am until 10:45am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Thursday at 11:00am with his nephew, Rev. Conrad J. Kratz O.Praem. officiating. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Denmark. To leave a special message for Roland's family please visit, www.NewcomerGreenBay.com.
Roland's family would like to thank all of the people who provided care and comfort to Roland over the years with a special thanks to his home care providers Barbara, Gloria, and Mary.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. John the Evangelist Homeless Shelter.
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Mr. Hershman was also my GodFather, since 1966.
You are truly missed.
♡Renelle and Sandy
Renelle Paradowski
Friend
October 3, 2020
forty years of monthly phone calls ended and are greatly missed...RIP
William Durand
Friend
February 12, 2019
I knew Mr Hershman from my days at Ethan Allan in Wales WI. That was in 1963. We were friends ever since. He was a major influence in my life for good. He was always interested in what my children were doing. I wish I could of come to the funeral to say Goodbye. He will be missed.
Mike Brown
February 8, 2014
Roland was a friend from our days as students at University of Wisconsin-Madison. We continued our friendship until his death. He will be missed.
Elaine (formerly, Price)
December 8, 2013
Dear Mr. Hershman
you were my godfather since 1975 , you calling me every year on my birthday , except this year :( I miss you so much
Mojy
March 17, 2013
Friends since 1st grade in Denmark.
. . . memories!
Friends forever.
Til we meet again.
Prayers.
Don Lodl
February 21, 2013
My condolences to the Hershman and Kratz families. My uncle, Louis Ryan, was a close friend of Rollie. I remember seeing Rollie at Uncle Lou's funeral and he remember me! Rest in Peace, Rollie.
Julie Simon (daughter of Mary Rose Ryan Simon and Eugene Simon)
February 20, 2013
To the Kratz's, sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle. He was certainly a very dignified individual.
I will always remember the night you and he had the Jahnke family over for a Christmas visit. It was a pleasure to see things that he had collected and purchased in his travels. We wanted to express our condolences since we are in Florida and will be unable to attend the service. The Lords peace be with you all. Keith and Donna Jahnke
February 19, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROLAND. OLD PLAYMATE FRIEND FROM DENMARK. I KNEW HIM AND HIS FAMILY. ALWAY WAS A NICE GUY AND WE HAD DAYS OF FUN.
RUSSEL KRIWANEK
February 19, 2013
Goodbye, old friend, many thanks for teaching me about the world of books.
William Durand
February 17, 2013
Rest in peace, Uncle Rollie. Your stories about teaching, history, and word origins will be missed.
Stephanie Kratz
February 17, 2013
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