Alice Joy Hermann

Alice Joy Hermann, 54, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Wednesday May 23, 2012. She was born in Milwaukee on December 29, 1957, the daughter of Charles and Eunice (nee: Fusek) Herwig. Alice attended Bayview High School, and had been a Racine resident for most of her life.

Alice was a strong and independent woman who worked as a security guard assigned to JI Case Company until forced into an early retirement due to illness. She lived life to the fullest, and often enjoyed camping and traveling to visit friends and family. She especially loved holding her grandchildren. She was also an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles 281.

Alice is survived by her daughters, Stephanie (Lance) Torres of Sturtevant, and Heather (James) Haley of Middleburg, Florida; step-children, John Herman, Jr., Gail Tishken, Susan Shield, and Lori Ottoman all of Racine, Kathy Blickle in Arkansas, Sherry Street, Gary Herman, and Leroy Osgood all of Oconto Falls; grandchildren, Christina Herwig, Amber Torres, and Brandon Torres all of Sturtevant; mother, Eunice Herwig of Milwaukee; brothers, Steve Herwig, and William Herwig; sisters, Jill Herwig, Pam Schwartz, and Kim Thillman all of Milwaukee; mother-in-law Violet Hermann of Racine; and many, many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Herwig; husband, John Hermann, Sr.; son, Terrence Roskoski; and brother, Richard Herwig; and grandmother, Esther Fusek.

Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. All are invited to visit in the funeral home beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service.