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Margarete Hermann Obituary
Margarete (Karsubke) Hermann, 86, of Sheboygan went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 28, 2015. She passed away peacefully at St. Nicolas Hospital surrounded by family.
Born September 26, 1928, in Loewen/Brieg, Silesia, Germany (Poland); Margarete was the daughter of the late Louisa and August Karsubke.
On December 31, 1955, she married Donald C. Hermann (Sheboygan) in Landshut, Germany. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army from 1944 until 1957 where he met Margarete. Margarete and Donald along with their two children, Joann and Linda, came to the United States from Germany in March 1957; establishing a home in Sheboygan. Shortly after, Steven was born. Donald preceded her in death on January 29, 1994.
Margarete can be remembered for her love of the Green Bay Packers (#1 Fan!), Brett Favre, reading, crocheting afghans, playing BINGO, making puzzles, cooking authentic German cuisine and her grandchildren. She treasured telling stories of her childhood during World War II and upbringing in Germany. She was employed by Wigman, Mayline and retired from Larson Plywood. In her later years she worked as a greeter at McDonalds.
She is survived by two children Joann (Steve) Harrison; Steven (Jane) Hermann; nine grandchildren, Everett Bergemann, Jeremey (Rebecca) Bergemann, Christopher (Huimin) Harrison, Timothy (Elizabeth) Harrison, Jamie (Kyle) Gassner, Lindsay (Andrew) Harrison-Eirich, Joshua (Mandy) Hermann, Jacob (April) Hermann, Hannah (Matthew) Hansmann; ten great grandchildren, William and Lucas Gassner, Caroline and John Harrison, Sophia Harrison, Lucy and Barrett Hansmann, Ellie and Zoie Hermann, Dexter Hermann and her cat, Naughty. She is proceeded by death by her parents Louisa and August Karsubke, Emma and Ernst Hermann, husband, Donald, daughter, Linda (Bergemann), two sisters, Martha and Alfreda , brother Walter, special friend, August Machtig and other dear family members.
A private family celebration of her life will take place at Wildwood Cemetery on Monday, June 1st. A memorial fund has been established in her name.
Ballhorn Chapels Funeral and Cremation Care Center has been entrusted with Margarete's arrangements.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Nicolas Hospital for taking such loving care of mom, grandma and great-grandma.
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JoAnne Hayon
June 4, 2015
Sorry for your loss, JoAnne. Prayers to you and your family.
June 3, 2015
Dear Steve, Jane, and family,
I was so sorry to hear that you lost your Mom and Grandma. Just wanted to let you know we're thinking about you. You have our deepest sympathy, Tim and Jenny (Resch) Entringer
Jodi Poirier
June 1, 2015
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. My prayers are with you!
Jodi (Messner) Poirier
May 31, 2015
I really was saddened when I heard from my sister, Jane that Margarete died. She was a funny, short lady with the German accent. Many fond memories of her. She came to our Mom's funeral this year. Rest in peace, Margarete.
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jayne list
May 31, 2015
Joann,Steve and family,
I would like to extend my sympathy in the passing of your Mom.
Joann,I had no idea that they originated from Landshut,Germany where my Dad's family lived.
I hope many memories will sustain you.I know memories helped me when My Mom passed.
Again,Our deepest condolences.
Jayne A. List
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