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William Herrmann Obituary

Herrmann, William E. May 24, 2012. Beloved husband of Sandy (Pankewer) Herrmann; son of the late Edwin C. and Jacqueline Shields Herrmann; dear brother of Tom (Anne) Herrmann, Jacqueline Gregerson, Ellen (Bart) Brnjac; dear uncle, cousin and friend. Bill was dedicated and loyal to the family business, Schaeffer Manufacturing Company, for over 45 years. He was always the first to arrive at work and the last to leave. As Vice-President of Production, Bill was one of the key building blocks responsible for taking Schaeffer Manufacturing Company (founded in 1839) from a relatively small company to one of the leaders in the Specialized Lubricant Industry. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and many associates at Schaeffer's. Services: Funeral at the ORTMANN STIPANOVICH Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur, Sat., May 26 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Harris House, 8327 South Broadway, St. Louis MO 63111 or to the charity of your choice. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on May 25, 2012.

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Butch Maciewski

June 10, 2012

I just learned today of the passing of Bill. He was truly a great and dedicated man. Although I only knew Billy through the transportation of Schaeffer products, I always liked the strong voiced “hello Butch” he would greet me with as I entered the plant. He will be missed, my thoughts and prayers and condolences to all who loved him.

June 8, 2012

My condolences to Billy's family and friends ... may he rest in peace.

Anders C Eliasson

Michael Duggan

June 8, 2012

I thought of Billy often as all the years and decades passed too quickly. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family and loved ones.

Mohamed & Joleane Khalifa

May 29, 2012

god bless his soul.

Mohamed & Joleane Khalifa

Phillip Anderson

May 29, 2012

Dear Sandy, Tom, family & Schaeffer friends:
Truly Bill was a fine gentleman, man of character and friend!
Ruthelise and I send our prayers to you during this time. Bill was very special to us.

Sincerely, Phillip & Ruthelise Anderson

May 29, 2012

So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...John & Sandee Pierce

May 29, 2012

Sorry to hear Billy has passed on , our condolences to Tom and the entire Herrmann family, you all are in our prayers,in His love...Gary & Kathy Briggs

May 29, 2012

Sorry to hear of Billy's passing. Our condolences go out to the entire Herrmann family. He will be missed.

Vern and Pam Fischer

Tim & Desiree Bishop

May 28, 2012

We are so very sorry to hear about Billy, he will be truly missed by all. May God give you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy...

Dave & Mary Ring

May 28, 2012

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the Herrmann family. We will keep Billy and all of your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace and love be with you during this difficult time.

May 28, 2012

Tom and the entire family may God bless you. Billy will be missed by all. Doug and Karen Henderson

May 27, 2012

We did not know Billy well but are saddened to hear of his passing. Our prayers are with the family. L Files

Jerry & Clara Jenkins

May 27, 2012

To the Herrmann family Billy will be truly missed a great guy who was always there to help. Our prays will be with the family.

May 26, 2012

We are thankful for Billy's life and impact on so many -- may God's comfort and peace bless you at this time.
Doug & Joan Wenzel

May 26, 2012

Tom and the Herrmann - Schaeffer family, we are sorry for your loss and send our thoughts and prayers to all!
Jim and Judi Fieck (Palatine, IL)

May 26, 2012

God's blessings to your family.
Jay and Renee Ballinger

Keith & Judy Humble

May 26, 2012

Tom and the Herrmann sorry for your loss are thoughts and prayer are with you. Billy will be missed by all of the Schaeffer Team.

Diane Garavaglia

May 25, 2012

Sandy and the entire Herrmann family, Billy will be truly missed by all of us at Schaeffer in the office, warehouse and the lab. He is admired for his dedication to the company. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

May 25, 2012

We are so sorry to hear this sad news. Our prayers are withTom and all the Schaeffer family in this time of sorrow. Gary and Vickie Richardson

May 25, 2012

Tom & Schaeffer Family It's always sad to loose a Family Member, My Prayers are with YOU AND Family.
Bob Perrine (Weston. WV.)

Jerry & Fran Maddock

May 25, 2012

Please know that our prayers are with you!
Jerry & Fran Maddock

May 25, 2012

We express our sympathy to Sandy, Tom and family. Billy always took the time to visit with us and if you needed a favor he would always come thru. He will be missed for his smiles and kindness by so many of us salesman especially the long time salesman. We will keep him in our prayers. Al & Dianne Honermann

May 25, 2012

Dear Schaeffer family, in particularly Tom for the passing way of Bill. Jane and I wish to express hereby our condolences and our prayers for you all as you deal with this loss. May the Lord strengthen you all . . Dave & Jane (810)

May 25, 2012

Sandy, Tom and Family, Billy was a great friend of mine and I could always count on him if I needed something special. He has been a friend for 37 years and I know he will be missed by all. You will be in our prayers.
Don & Joan Weese

Gary Hornback

May 25, 2012

I REMEMBER HOW HARD BILLY WORKED AND HE WAS ALWAYS READY TO TALK ABOUT HIS BOATS---ESPECIALLY HIS SCARAB. BILLY WAS ONE OF THE BEST. GARY HORNBACK

May 25, 2012

Tom, to your family and friends, our prayers go out to you. Our condolences to your family.

Barry Dolgin

May 25, 2012

My sympathies to all. Billy was a truly wonderful guy and I will very much miss all the conversations we had over the years. It was and will always be a real privilege knowing him.

May 25, 2012

To Tom and Family,
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I heard so many wonderful things regarding Billy.
My condolences,
Judy Davis
Schaeffer Mfg Co

Huck Patterson

May 25, 2012

Tom, special thoughts and prayers for you and your family. Billy was a wonderful man, and I have only good memories of the times I enjoyed his company. God Bless. Huckster

Maureen Missimore

May 25, 2012

Billy was certainly one of a kind and I know that his family and friends, as well as Billy's beloved Schaeffer Manufacturing, will never be the same without him. May Our Dear Savior comfort all of you in your grief. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love & Prayers,
Mo & Mando

Bev & Jerry Himsel

May 25, 2012

To the Family,
Bev and I are so sorry to hear about Bill. Every time I visited the warehouse, Bill would have a smile on his face and do what ever it took to answer any questions I may have had. Bill will be missed.

Dick Sawyet

May 25, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss Tom. I know how affectionately you always referred to your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Sincerely,
Dick Sawyer

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