John Herman

John Andrew Herman passed away Monday, March 5, 2018 at the age of 65 in the state of Indiana. A memorial service will be held this Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at Old East Paint Creek Lutheran Church, Waterville.

John was born to Alton and Margaret Herman in Waukon. He graduated from Waukon High School in 1970. He was well known for his love of storytelling, politics, traveling, playing cards and exquisite taste in music.

John is survived by his mother, Margaret Herman; his wife, Penny Herman-Zoll; his daughters, Lisa (David) Herman-Spilde, Eva (Ryan) Griffith and Crystal Moyer-Statler; and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his five siblings: Ron (Beverly) Herman of Iowa City, Don (Linda) Herman of Ankeny, Dennis (Julie) Herman of Waterville, Mary Herman of Decorah and Dewey (Tina) Herman of Decorah; along with several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. His jolly spirit will be missed by all.

John is preceded in death by his father, Alton Herman; his brother, David, in infancy; his daughter, Tamara Moyer; and his son-in-law, Richard Statler; along with his in-laws, grandparents and a special uncle, Virgil Christianson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family or donations to the non-profit organization Partnership for Drug-Free Kids.