Obituaries

In Memory Of

Jeanne M. Herman

August 13, 1930 - May 17, 2014

Visitation:
Arrangements Pending

Services:
Monday, June 23rd, 2014 - 11:30am
St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery
Thorp, WI 54771

Full Obituary

JEANNE M. HERMAN, 83, of Thorp, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at the Clark County Health Care Center in Owen. Graveside services will be held at 11:30am on Monday, June 23, 2014 at St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery in Thorp, with Rev. James Benzmiller officiating.
Jeanne Marie Herman was born on August 13, 1930 in Thorp, Wisconsin, the youngest of the late Gertrude (Bogumill) and Charles Herman. She was raised on the family farm, in Thorp, and received her education at area schools, graduating from Thorp High School in 1948. Jeanne then attended and graduated from UW- La Crosse in 1954, with a degree in physical education. She later attended the University of Minnesota, where she earned a Master's degree. She was employed for a time at the Northern Center in Chippewa Falls, WI, doing recreational activities with residents. Later, she taught physical education at the college level in Minnesota and at the high school level in Wisconsin.
Jeanne is survived by one sister: Theresa "Teddy" Pease of Thorp, WI; one brother: Gerald (Rosemary) Herman of Janesville, WI; many nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her siblings: John, Rosella, Marie, Louise, Edna Mae and Robert.