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2017
Herman J. Hertenlehner, age 94, from Lancaster, OH passed away on Saturday, June 10-2017
at Fairfield Medical Center.
He was born on November 12-1922 to the late Katie and Joseph Hertenlehner of
Sugar Grove, OH.
Herman attended Berne Union High School. In 1942, he married Susan Jackson from
Sugar Grove, OH and they were happily married for 53 years and had two children-
Sue (Christy) Hertenlehner and Tom Hertenlehner.
In Herman's early days he held occupations as a Farmer, a Berne Union School District
Bus Driver, owned and operated his own Trucking Company and retired from Essex Company after 35 years as an expert Machinist.
Herman was recognized as a hard-worker and he loved to work with his hands, enjoyed inventing, engineering and building things and he enjoyed working outdoors including planting an annual vegetable garden, mowing the lawn and planting flowers.
Herman was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and Neighbor and he was generous with his time and skills and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.
He built his home in 1948 and lived out his entire life in his home until passing.
He was very honest, outspoken and reliable. He was fiercely independent and actively
drove himself and others in his meticulously cared for car and had planted flowers and mowed his lawn the day prior to his passing.
Herman is very loved and greatly missed by his survivors-
his daughter-Sue (Hertenlehner) Christy,
his Son and Daughter-in-Law-Tom Hertenlehner and Cathy (Green) Hertenlehner,
Grandchildren- Tad Christy, Larry Hertenlehner, Laura Hertenlehner(deceased), Tamara Christy, Tina (Hertenlehner) Hutchison and husband Lance Hutchinson,
and Eight great-grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Herman was preceded in death by his Wife, Parents, Brother, Nephew and Grand-Daughter.
A celebration of his life and Funeral Services will be officiated by Rev. John Davidson and held
at the HALTEMAN-FETT & DYER FUNERAL HOME, 436 N. Broad St. Lancaster, OH 43130
Friends and Family may pay their respects: Thursday, June 15-2017 from 2-4 p.m. & 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 16-2017 from 10-11 a.m. and Funeral Service is Friday, June 16-2017 at 11 a.m.
and Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge, OH
In Lieu of flowers, the Family asks that Memorial gifts in the form of a donation be given to- Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1400 Concordia Dr. Lancaster, OH 43130
-Or-
Trinity United Church of Christ, 105 N. High St. Baltimore, OH 43105
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by Halteman Fett & Dyer Funeral Home.
June 16, 2017
Barbara Carpenter
My very deepest and heartfelt condolences to the entire family. He was a kind loving man, and I know he will be greatly missed.
June 16, 2017
Olivedale Senior Center
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. May family and friends give you comfort in sharing fond memories and may Jesus give you peace in your heart.
June 14, 2017
Tammy and Bill Sharpe
Herman was a wonderful person and will be missed tremendously. He was always such an upbeat person and very helpful. Our family is so grateful that we had the opportunity to meet and become friends with Herman.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Rest in Peace Herman.
June 14, 2017
Tom & Susie
Our hearts go out to you and your families. Herm will be greatly missed.
Love,
Ted & Judy Hertenlehner (Port Charlotte, Fl)
June 14, 2017
Mary Lehner
Sue and Family , I'm so sorry to learn of your fathers passing . May peace comfort your family at this time .
Sue , I looked at name didn't recognize . I saw picture went on to go past . His face hit me w/ who he was .... what a great man he was . Didn't know him well but he was a character ... God Bless you & your family
June 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to the family at this difficult time. I didn't Herman very long but that time will be cherished. Especially Sunday afternoons on the front porch! Nancy Waits
June 14, 2017
Nancy Waits
My thoughts and prayers to the family for this difficult time. I didn't know Herman very long but that time will be cherished. Especially Sunday afternoons on the porch!
June 14, 2017
Donald Dayton
Very Sorry to learn of you're family's loss,heard many story's of when Herman and my Dad worked at Essex Wire together.
June 14, 2017
Regina &Elwood Smith
Sorry for your loss uncle herm will be missed he's a wonderful person. Love and prayers for the family.
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