Walnut Creek, California
Aug 31, 1944 – Sep 28, 2025
Peter Hernon passed away due to Parkinson's on September 28, 2025 at age 81. He was born in Kansas City, MO on August 31, 1944. After graduating high school in Denver, he earned bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Colorado, followed by a master's in Library Science at the...
Read MoreI found this obituary while doing some research for Sequoyah Elementary School and Tyson Jr. High School in Knoxville, TN. There was a Peter Hernon who went to school with us in around 1956-59 and all of this class would have graduated high school in 1962 and all are 81. I remember Peter moved "out West", but he didn't keep up with anyone. Could this be that Pete Hernon?
Tissi Smith
January 02, 2026 | School
I have known Peter´s wife, Elinor, for many years. We meet weekly over a card table where between bridge hands we share news about our families. I have enjoyed being able to get to know Peter through Elinor´s stories. My condolences go to Elinor and her family during this difficult time.
Terryann Sturiale
October 08, 2025 | Other
What an impressive legacy Pete had left. My condolences go to his wife (my friend since childhood) and their daughters and family.
Martha G
October 07, 2025 | Friend
