Herman Drenth

What Mr. Drenth was well known for was initiating the program of "Sets for Vets" and he would be unselfish of his time by visiting the various Veterans homes throughout the state of NJ to promote the game of chess to our Veterans who had served our country honorably, and to give them a "pen pal" in Mr. Drenth to help with dealing with life after the various wars. "Sets for Vets" would eventually become a National program under the US Chess Federation.

Mr. Drenth also spearheaded the...

Herman had nearly two decades of distinguished service as President of the Dumont Chess Mates. I was privileged to serve five of those years with him as a member of the DCM Board, where his dedication, effective leadership, spirit of conciliation and good nature benefited hundreds of members.

And..at a 1980s picnic, we discovered he was a rather good southpaw softball pitcher!

Herman touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of chess players throughout the country, as Chairman of National Chess Day, through his Sets for Vets program, and as president of the New Jersey State Chess Federation. He will be missed by all.

Im sorry to hear that Uncle Herman has passed. I have heard such wonderful stories about him. Much love to you at this difficult time.

Our deepest sympathy to you, Marilyn & Ed. Herm was one of the good ones. He will certainly be missed.

Mrs. Drenth and Ed,
We are very sorry to hear of Herman's passing. We always enjoyed his company and conversation at your BBQs.
With our deepest sympathy
John & Dolores Rebecky

Mrs. Drenth and Ed,
We are very sorry to hear of Herman's passing. We always enjoyed his company and conversation at your BBQs.
With our deepest sympathy
John and Dolores Rebecky