Margaret M. Hermann

MARGARET M. HERMANN

Margaret M. Hermann, age 90, of Menomonie, WI died Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie.

The former Margaret Mary Reikowski was born March 28, 1919 in Menomonie, WI to Fred and Catherine (Trinko) Reikowski. She was raised in Menomonie and worked at Sanna Dairies and Lakeside Aluminum before her marriage.

Margaret married Elmer Hermann on Dec. 5, 1944 in Los Angeles, CA, while Elmer was serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. Three children were born to this union and Margaret stayed home to raise their children. After the children were grown, she worked at the Best Western for 13 years, retiring at the age of 67.

Margaret was confirmed at and a life-long member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. She loved playing Bingo, putting puzzles together, and baking cookies. After moving to the Hosford-Rich Apts. she was known as the "cookie lady". She always had a friendly smile. She loved her family, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren. She also enjoyed visiting with family and friends and will be sadly missed.

Margaret is survived by:
Daughters,
Kathy (Myron) Siler of Menomonie
Marlene (Dan) Walter of Lincoln, NE
Daughter-in-law, Jean Hermann of Durand
Seven grandchildren,
Glenda (Ron)Rablin of Cornell, Michelle Green of New Richmond, Ted (Jessica) Hermann of Chippewa Falls, Tim (fianc� Dawn) Hermann of Eau Claire, Jayme (Dan)Harm of Durand, Kelly Walter of Kansas, Becky Walter of Lincoln, NE
Eight great-grandchildren,
Joseph and Josh Link, Shantel and Austin Rablin, Jesse Harm, Karson, Lincoln and Gunnar Hermann
A sister, Catherine (William) Kraft of Eau Claire
Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elmer on Oct. 10, 1964, son Jerry Hermann and a sister Mary Trow.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, June 8, 2009 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Pastor David Whelan officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co., WI. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church or charity of donor's choice.

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