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Herman Heye Obituary
Born: 6/17/1929 in Lacey, WA
Died: 8/7/2009 in Renton, WA
Herman grew up in a loving family with his parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister. He then served in the Air Force before graduating from St. Martin's University in 1957.
Shortly after, Herman married his wife of 51 years, Rochelle, on 10/26/1957.
Herman worked as a manager for Boeing for 35 years before retiring, which was spent enjoying friends, family and traveling.
Survived by loving wife Rochelle, Children: Curtis (Linda), Valerie (Matt), Karen and Audrey (Nando); and 8 grandchildren.
To celebrate Herman's life there will be a Rosary Thursday, August 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., at St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Renton and a Funeral Mass on Friday, August 14, 2009 also at St. Stephen the Martyr Church.
Burial will follow at Gethsemane Cemetery in Federal Way.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Martin's University (3500 Pacific Ave. SE Lacey, WA 98503) or to St. Stephen the Martyr Church (13055 SE 192nd St. Renton, WA 98058).
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Stephen Clymer
August 13, 2009
Herman was a good man. He was my boss for several years. He had a calm about him that made him stand apart. I am a better person to have known him. My prayers are with his family.
August 13, 2009
David and I are sorry to hear of your loss Rochelle. I do hope to see you in Sept at the class reunion. Nancy and David McMonigle
Don Anderson
August 12, 2009
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Herman. He and I worked together for many years at Boeing...I always relied on him for his experience and wisdom to get the job done right. My sincere sympathies to the family.
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