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Michael served as past Chairperson of the St. Vincent Hospital Institutional Review Board, sat on the Brown County Planning Commission Board of Directors, and served on the Village of Suamico Planning Commission. He survived Hodgkin's Disease in 1993 and this year founded Connect Inc., a Cancer Concierge to help others affected by cancer. As an attorney he was particularly proud of his team's ongoing work on the Fox River clean-up case.
He loved fishing, watching Packers and Badgers games, playing hockey, cooking, traveling, and enjoying good food and wine; he especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Michael always put his family first. He was amazingly optimistic and tenacious in his fight against cancer. He was smart, generous, kind, thoughtful and funny.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly Demeny; his children, Sam, Sydney and Sophie; his parents, Mike and Connie Hermes; his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Hermes; brother and sister-in-law, Christopher (Katja) Hermes; brother-in-law, Jason (Susy) Demeny; sister-in-law, Jennifer (Tom) Hickey; sister-in-law, Jessica (Dan) Puhrmann; special uncle, Dick Klaybor; and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Louis and Helen Klaybor; his paternal grandfather, Leo Hermes; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lee and Karen Demeny.
Friends may call at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 20. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home with Rt. Rev. Gary J. Neville, O.Praem., officiating. An outdoor Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 21. Please call 920-445-8992 for details. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Connect Inc., 2360A Dousman St. Suite 2, Green Bay, WI 54303.
The family extends a special thank you to Dr. Anthony Jaslowski for his tireless support.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Hermes
Tiffani Bolich McCallon
August 21, 2012
Dear Hermes family,
I just heard your sad news about Michael from a grade school friend today. Even though we have not all kept in touch, I am so sad and have thought of you all afternoon since I found out. I feel very fortunate that I got to spend some time with Michael as kids in grade school. What a smart and wonderful person! I will be Praying for your family.
JILL DICKSON
August 21, 2012
Kim and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Michael was such an incredible man and I am honored to have even known him. I will never forget his kind and generous nature. He will be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Matthew Falk
August 21, 2012
Kim and family: I learned of Mike's passing today from another high school friend. I knew Mike at Premontre and professionally since our practices over lapped. I enjoyed Mike's passion for practice of law and hope God puts him to work right away! I am sure that Mike's life will serve a model for his kids. Know that our family prays for you and are thankful for the time we had with Mike since our community is a better place because of him. Lovingly, Matt, Deb, Anna and Zoe Falk
August 21, 2012
We hold you Kim and your family in our prayers
Tami and Scott Hermes
Lisa Bellile
August 21, 2012
Dear Kim,
I am truly sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Julie Snider
August 20, 2012
Dear Kim,
I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. You and your children are in my prayers. At times like these I am sorry to be so far away. Please know I am thinking of you.
God Bless,
Julie Siwik Snider
Kurt Wouters
August 20, 2012
Dear Hermes family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Michael and I were classmates at Premontre, he will be sadly missed.
Cara Neville
August 20, 2012
Dear Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family during this difficult time. We all have memories of Michael going back to our childhood. He was a wonderful person, the kind of man we all want our son's to grow up and emulate.May God and his angels watching over all of you and fill you with his love, grace and peace. Our family will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Cara Neville and family
Tara Vannieuwenhoven Marolt
August 20, 2012
Dear Hermes Family,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Mike, he was such an exceptional person. You have my sympathies.
Elizabeth McKee Higgins
August 20, 2012
I knew Mike in high school. We were in Swing Choir together. He was the NICEST guy! Everyone loved him. My heart is heavy hearing the news of his passing. Our prayers go out to Kim, his kids, and his entire family. May you feel God's loving arms around you during this heartbreaking time. All our love! The Higgins Family (Elizabeth McKee)
Jennie Laaksonen
August 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
August 20, 2012
My condolences regarding the loss of Mike. He was a good attorney and (more importantly) a great person. Mike will be missed.
Peter Carman
Attorney, Green Bay, WI
August 20, 2012
Hermes family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paris, Jason, Dakota, Savannah and Jericho Klein
(1025 Quiet Harbor Court)
Butch Bjorlin
August 19, 2012
Mike and Connie, so sorry to read of Micheal's passing. What a joy he was to coach in hockey. He truly was a great kid, who turned into a wonderful man. So sorry for your loss.
Paul Farr
August 18, 2012
Mike, Connie, Kim and kids, my prayers are with you all and for Mike, though I'm certain he is somewhere amazing. I only had the priviledge of knowing Mike as kids, but I'm certain to the end he was one of the smartest, kindest people I will ever have the honor of having known. Me may have competed, but always with the utmost respect and he was definitely the most gifeted. God bless Mike....always....
Paul Farr
August 18, 2012
Thinking of the entire Hermes family and praying for peace and comfort. God bless, Anastasia and Senja Bundy
Pat Budz
August 18, 2012
Kimberly and family, The Pulaski High Class of '59 extends our deep and heartfelt sympathy to you. We wish you God's Blessings of peace and consolation. Pat Budz and all Lee's classmates
Jennifer (Pieschek) VanRemortel
August 18, 2012
To the entire Hermes family - I am deeply sorry about such a huge loss. You are all on my mind and in my prayers. I will always remember Michael as an intelligent and funny guy. Sending love and deep sympathy.
Cindy and Rob Wink
August 18, 2012
Kim, Sam, Syd & Sophie,
Our deepest sympathies to you. I was blessed to have worked with Mike and getting to know all of you. I am so sorry.
Amber Arnoldussen
August 17, 2012
Sorry kim
Tami Wessley
August 17, 2012
Kim, Sam and Sydney,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Mike was a wonderful man and many of us will miss him.
If there's anything we can do to help you now or during the times ahead, please don't be afraid to ask.
Jeff Leary
August 17, 2012
Dear Kim and family,
I'm so sad and sorry to hear about your loss. Michael was a GREAT guy and always upbeat. If there is anything I can help with please let me know. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Pete, Rachel, Ella & Avery Czachor
August 16, 2012
Dear Kim & Kids,
So sorry to hear of Michael's passing. His smile and good, honest nature will be sorely missed. You all continue to be in our prayers.
Fr Tim Shillcox
August 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers for Michael and for all of you who love him most! May God be good to him forever!
Angie & Aaron Demeny
August 16, 2012
Kim, Sam, Syd & Sophie,
Our deepest sympathies to you. Michael will be missed by many. May you feel our love embrace you during this difficult time. Love, Angie & Aaron
Amy Salscheider-Belisle
August 16, 2012
Dear Hermes Family
We were deeply saddened when we heard of Michaels passing. Please know our loving thoughts and prayers embrace you.
Jodi VandenHeuvel
August 16, 2012
My heart is heavy for all of you for this sad loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
becky demeny
August 15, 2012
dear kim and family,
we are deeply sorry for the loss of your dear michael. i can't imagine what you all have endured through his illness and now the loss. you are in our thoughts and prayers and may god watch over you. love, your cousin becky
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