Harlow "Jake" Herman

HARLOW “JAKE” HERMAN , 84, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, November 7, 2017 at Red Bud Regional Care Center surrounded by the family he loved – and who dearly loved him.

He was born to the late Jacob and Mary (nee Twiss) Herman on January 10, 1933 in Aberdeen, South Dakota.

He married Carol Virginia Schaeffer on June 18, 1955 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota. They enjoyed 62 years together.

Upon High School graduation in 1951; he proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Following his service, he returned to Aberdeen where he attended Northern State College and earned his bachelor degree in business. After college, Harlow went on to enjoy a 40 year career in the health care field, starting as a Pharmaceutical Rep for Pfizer Drug Company, Personnel Director at St. Luke’s Hospital in Aberdeen, CEO of Oakes Community Hospital, Oakes, ND, CEO of St. Clement’s Hospital in Red Bud and finally he was CEO at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Illinois. Harlow belonged to many professional organizations and was most proud of the year he served as President of the Illinois Catholic Health Association.

Harlow was of the Catholic Faith and belonged to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, where he served in the past on the parish council and finance committee. He was a lifetime member of the Elks. He proudly served on the school board during his time in Oakes.

Harlow loved to play golf and was a long time member of the North County Country Club. He was proud of the two holes-in-one, he achieved during his playing days. Harlow also loved to hunt, especially back in his home state of South Dakota; where the pheasant was king. He traveled back there many autumn’s over the years with family and friends to enjoy time in the fields.  He also enjoyed many hours on the seat of a snow machine while living in the Dakotas. He was also an avid Minnesota Viking and St. Louis Blues fan.

A special thanks to the doctors and caring staff at the Red Bud Regional Care and Red Bud Regional Hospital these last years in the fight against a terrible disease called Parkinson’s.

Survivors:

Wife:                           Carol Herman                                     Red Bud, IL

4 Children:                   Cleo (Dean) Cowell                             Red Bud, IL

Craig (Jane) Herman                          Herrin, IL

Douglas (Tammy) Herman                  Red Bud, IL

Timothy (Sheri) Herman                     Highland, IL

1 Sister:                      Cleo Donovan                                     San Francisco, CA

9 Grandchildren

8 Great Grandchildren

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by             Parents and 3 Brothers – Bernard, Vincent and Donald Herman

It was Harlow’s wishes to be cremated.

Memorial Mass:                     11:00 am, Monday, November 13, 2017

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:                            Msgr. Dennis Schaefer

Inurnment:                           St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:                              Monday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:                             St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

American Parkinson Disease Association