Hermes, Gerald

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• Obituary: 21 Apr 2009; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Gerald J. "Gerry" Hermes, Little Chute, age 59, died at home Sunday, April 19, 2009. He was born in Appleton on September 9, 1949, to the late George J. and Genevieve I. (Kobs) Hermes. After graduating from St. John High School, Gerald served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Hepburn. He enjoyed playing darts and pool and was a Green Bay Packers fan. An avid reader, Gerry always enjoyed a good mystery. He also loved doing puzzles and crosswords and spoiling his many nieces and nephews.
Gerald is survived by his sisters and brothers: Linda (Bill Moser), Greenleaf; Diane Cummings, Green Bay; Rodger (Cindy), Little Chute; Joann, Appleton; Randal (Jean), Kimberly; and Janet (Phillip Johnson), Kaukauna; nephews and nieces: William, Dakota, Stephanie, Jennifer and Melody Hermes, Karise (Jeff) Sharenbock), Stacy and Rich (Linda) Cummings, Melissa, Krista and Heather Johnson; and 16 great-nieces and nephews. He is further survived by other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ron Cummings and nephews, Zachary Hermes and Phillip Johnson Jr.
A celebration of Gerry's life will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009, at the Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill (1441 Arbor Way, Kaukauna) at 2 p.m. Deacon Vincent De Groot will officiate. Military rites conducted by the Jacob Coppus American Legion Post 258 will immediately follow. A time for visiting with Gerald's family will take place after the funeral. For on-line condolences, please visit www.oconnellfuneral services.com.
Gerald's family would like to thank the nurses at Heartland Hospice, as well as the doctors and staff at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center and Froedtert Memorial Hospital for the care given to Gerry.
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