David Herrmann

David Rudolph Herrmann passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born on May 13, 1938 in Arcadia, WI to Rudolph and Lavina (Mueller) Herrmann. He graduated from Arcadia High School in 1956, joined the U.S. Army and served three years in California, Germany and Georgia. Upon honorable discharge in 1959, he met his wife Diane at Club Midway, and they were married September 1, 1962 in Gilmanton, WI.

He lived his entire life in Arcadia. Known for his work ethic and honesty, he began work as a barber and then 35 years as an A.I. technician for Tri-State Breeders/Accelerated Genetics, where he achieved the honor of 150,000 Cow Club. Dave was in the Arcadia Fire Dept and was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia. Faith, family, friends and farmers were very important to him. Dave volunteered at the Arcadia Food Pantry. He was past president of both church council and Arcadia trap club. He enjoyed his annual waterfowl hunting trips in Manitoba, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska and on the Mississippi River. His other hobbies included Buffalo County deer and turkey hunting, fishing with buddies, pheasant hunting in Millston, playing euchre and cutting wood for his fireplace. Dave cheered on the Milwaukee Brewers and was a Green Bay Packer fan, owner and 'assistant coach'. He and Diane enjoyed many trips, especially Alaska, Cape Cod, Acapulco, Bahamas, New Orleans, Florida and Arizona. Most important to him were his visits with children and grandchildren.

Survivors are his wife of 62 years, Diane (Dieckman) Herrmann; three children, Becky (Jackie Malay), Eric (Rachael) and Molly (Missy); grandchildren, Alyssa, Taylor, Anna, Marissa, Mariah, Maria, Makenna, Emerson, Maddie and Ellie; nieces, Nancy Creeley, Linda (Pat) Rebarchek and Sandra (Dennis) Pronschinske; three brothers-in-law, Jim, Jerry (Sue Birtzer) and Jack (Anne) Dieckman. Preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Joyce; and brother-in-law, William Creeley. There will be a visitation on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 10:00am until 12:00pm followed by funeral service at noon at Christ Lutheran Church in Arcadia. No burial service at this time.

The family would like to thank Gundersen Health, St. Croix Hospice and Sauer Health for their wonderful care and support. In lieu of flowers memorials in Dave's name may be given to Christ Lutheran Church Trust Foundation or the charity of your choice. To leave an online condolence for his family, please visit www.wozneykillianfh.com.

Dave, thank you for a wonderful life. I will always love you. Until we meet again, Diane.