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Roland Hershman Obituary

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.

Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Feb. 18 to Feb. 20, 2013.
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Mr. Hershman was also my GodFather, since 1966.
You are truly missed.
♡Renelle and Sandy

Renelle Paradowski

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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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