Albert J. Hermann

Albert J. Hermann, age 78, of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at his home. He was born on August 2, 1935 at Harris, Kansas, the son of Albert John and Mary Catherine (Wilper) Hermann. Albert graduated from Westphalia High School with the class of 1953. He married Mary Ann Platt on September 27, 1958, at St. Therese Church in Richmond, Kansas. Albert joined the military shortly after high school, serving in the Kansas National Guard for over 41 years; retiring in 1995 at the rank of First Sergeant. His retirement was within one year of both sons joining the Army. He was full time Administrative Officer for the Kansas National Guard and was also a volunteer for the Anderson County Sheriff Department and the Garnett Police Department. He drove the bus for Tri-Ko and the school district for many years. Albert worked for Gail Long with Long's Wrecker Service for several years along with janitorial services at Holy Angels Catholic School and Church. He was a Cub Scout Master and Scout Master, and in 1980 earned the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award by the Heart of America Council. He was a charter member of the Garnett Jaycees; Knights of Columbus Grand Knight; a Chairman of the Red Cross; a Board Member of the Kansas State Rifle Association; a Board Member of the Garnett Gun Club; instructor for Hunter Safety courses and Kansas Concealed Carry courses; a lector and active participant of many committees at the Holy Angels Catholic Church for many years as well. Albert was a lifelong competitive pistol and rifle shooter, earning a numerous awards at the State and National level. He was a lover of the great outdoors and a rescuer of many animals. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Mary Catherine Hermann; sister-in-law, Betty Hermann and Thelma Hermann; and one brother-in-law, Gene Platt. Albert is survived by his wife Mary Ann Hermann of the home; two sons, John (Yianni) Hermann and wife Melissa of Garnett, Kansas; and Lonnie Hermann and wife Michelle of Shawnee, Kansas. He was especially proud of his 9 grandchildren. Alexandra; Alec; Adriann; Kali; Andia; Abigael; Ava; Madeline; and Abram. He attended any and all of their events and activities. His eldest granddaughter said that if he wasn't there, it was because he didn't know about the event. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary David and husband Gerald of Girard, Kansas; Richard Hermann of Garnett, Kansas; Frank Hermann of Garnett, Kansas; Harold Hermann of Garnett, Kansas; Dorothy Mathers of North Platte, Nebraska; Sister Alberta of Atchison, Kansas; Clarence Hermann and wife Wilma of Garnett, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews, close friends, and his beloved animals. In Albert's life there were also many other family members not related by blood. The Hermann home has been open to many people over the years who came as friends and left as family, (Brett, Ben, Mindy, Yianni). Albert will be remembered as a kind and very caring person who was always seeking out folks that he could assist. He truly never met a stranger and loved to share opinions and stories. He was generous and a person you could depend on as a friend. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Garnett, Kansas. Burial will follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Emerald. A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday evening at the Feuerborn Family Funeral Service Chapel in Garnett, Kansas, with visitation following. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church Steeple fund or to the donor's choice. You may send your condolenses to the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .