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Kenneth Herman Obituary
June 18, 1924 - October 15, 2023
Kenneth E. Herman, age 99, was born on June 18, 1924, in Buck Grove, IA,
and passed away, in Bellevue, NE, on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
Kenneth was preceded in death by parents, Bertram M. and Johanna (Loehr) Herman; brothers, John R. Herman, Harold J. Herman; wives, Charlotte M. Herman and Margaret L. (Andersen Hofmeister) Herman; daughter, Janice L. Nelson; son-in-law, Daniel J. Gustafson; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Herman and Priscilla Herman.
He is survived by brother, Edward M. Herman; sisters-in-law, Connie Herman and Irene Herman; stepson, Thomas W. Morgan; children, Susan J. Gustafson and Daniel J. (Rebecca) Herman; grandchildren, Thadeus P. (Renee) Nelson, Anna K. Benz, Joseph M. (Jahnavee) Bogner, Jordan M. (Paige) Herman, Jonathan R. Herman; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; nieces; nephews; and cousins; stepchildren, Deanna (Michael) Powell, Donna (Harland) Krambeck, Sonny (Mary) Hofmeister; stepgrandchildren, Chrissy Powell, Debby Powell, Jonathan (Melissa) Powell, Shawn (Sara) Petru, Scott (Debbie) Petru, Ashley (Matt) Turner, John (Beth) Hofmeister; eleven step great-grandchildren.
Kenneth was a graduate of the University of Omaha and the University of Idaho, BS in Forest Management; 51-year resident of the state of Washington. Forester for the state of Washington, Dept. of Natural Resources. Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, March 8, 1943 to February 5, 1946, serving in World War II from Nov 19, 1944 to October 29, 1945, Northern Solomon Islands, Philippine Islands, Okinawa.
VISITATION: Thursday, October 19th, 5 to 7 p.m., with VIGIL at 7 p.m., at Bethany Funeral Home.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, October 20th, 10 a.m., at St Gerald Catholic Church, 9602 Q St. INTERNMENT at Forest Lawn Cemetery with Military Honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church or American Cancer Society.
BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
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Bethany Funeral Home & Cremation Service of La Vista
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Susan Gustafson
October 24, 2023
Beloved Father devoted faithful kind. My Hero.
M S
October 19, 2023
Thank you for your military service
Joe Bogner
October 18, 2023
Grandson Joe and wife Jahnavee visiting Grandpa Ken (The Man. The Myth. The Legend.)
June 2019
Dan Herman
October 18, 2023
A terrific human being and awesome father. Always setting a great example and treating everyone well.
A life well-lived, indeed.
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