Obituary of Anna Herman

Our mother Anna Herman passed away peacefully May 26, 2008. She was eighty- seven years of age. Anna was born in Rhein, Saskatchewan on June 12, 1920. She was the daughter of Conrad Graf and Amelia (nee Bischof). Anna was baptized as an infant by Pastor Michaelis and confirmed by Pastor Senft in Christ Lutheran Church at Rhein. Anna was raised on the family farm as the youngest of nine children; she received her education at Vionne School and completed her high school education by correspondence courses. In 1940 she pursued a nursing career at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba graduating as an RN in 1943. She was employed in the OR at Misericordia and then at Deer Lodge Hospital. In 1950 Anna married Alexander (Sandy) Herman. She devoted her time to her family and as a partner in the farming operation. They were blessed with two children, Elizabeth and Robert. Her hard work was evident in their well kept yard and beautiful flowers. Anna enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and friends. She spent many hours quilting for her family and Canadian Lutheran World Relief. In October, 1983 Sandy and Anna moved into a new home in Rhein. In August, 1984 Sandy passed away suddenly. Anna remained active managing her home and garden. She spent 10 winters vacationing in San Diego with her nursing classmates. In 2001, after Anna's stroke she moved into the Bentley in Yorkton, where she resided until her passing. She enjoyed all the activities that were offered at the Bentley. She was a devoted Christian, reading her Bible and devotions daily. She was a life long member of Christ Lutheran Church and also attended services at the Bentley. Anna was predeceased by her loving husband Alexander, her mother & father, sister Molly Lindenbach, seven brothers David, Alexander, Fred, Henry, Sam, Adam and Carl; daughter-in-law Janice, brothers-in- law Jacob, David and Victor; sisters-in-law Emilie Kinzel, Elizabeth Mehling, Bertha Herman, Freda Schoemaker, Molly Schwab and Mary Ruf. She leaves to mourn her passing her daughter Elizabeth (Gord) Keith; her son Robert (Tammy); her six grandchildren Gillian (Shayne) McArthur and son Jake, Daniel Keith, Alison Keith, Blair Herman, Bryan Herman and friend Ronna Neufeld, Robin Herman; her brother-in-law Albert (Phyllis) Herman; sisters-in- law Ruth Graf, Leah Herman and Emma Herman; a goddaughter Margaret Yost; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and a host of cherished friends. A Service of Comfort was held on Friday, May 30, 2008 from the Chapel of Bailey's Funeral Home in Yorkton. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 31, 2008 from Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Pastor Daphne Bender officiating. The organist, Verna Liebrecht led the congregation in the singing of the hymns "What A Friend We Have In Jesus", "This Is My Father's World" and "Lead On, O King Eternal". Tributes and words of remembrance were given by Alison Keith and Bryan Herman. Son-in-law, Gord Keith sang a musical tribute, "Amazing Grace". Interment followed in the parish cemetery with Blair Herman, Bryan Herman, Daniel Keith, Bill Schoemaker, Brian Dewar and Raymond Yost serving as the casketbearers. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, May 31st, 2008, Christ Lutheran Church - Rhein Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery