Service Details
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf funeral home on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 for a visitation and time to meet with his family from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., concluding with military honors.
Burial will take place on Thursday, March 20th, 11 a.m., at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI.
Memorial Suggestions
Memorials have been suggested to Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.
James Leonard Herman, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Crivitz, WI, on Friday, February 28th, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. James was born in Superior, WI on June 25, 1937 to the late Margaret (McCauley) and Benjamin Herman. Jim grew up in Racine, WI, one of eight children. Jim went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 until 1960. He worked for the City of Racine for 22 years, retiring in 1996, and then relocating to Crivitz.
Jim enjoyed the peace and serenity of northern Wisconsin. He loved being out amongst nature, especially kayaking, working around his home and he spent many hours driving the back roads, just enjoying the scenery. Jim was a craftsman and created many wood burnings that he lovingly gifted to friends and family. He could be found every morning at the Sportsmans Café coffee clutch; this group of friends truly became his second family. Other than his six children and many grandchildren, Jim was most proud of his almost 40 years of sobriety. Jim’s infectious smile and incredible attitude touched many people and will be truly missed.
He is survived by his daughter Tammie (Dave) Nelson of Clearwater, FL, sons Benjamin and Robby of Racine, WI and son Tod (Jenny) Herman of Crivitz, WI; his grandchildren, Joe, Tim and Don (Jessie) Halbur, Amanda Roushia Barnes, Summer and Cheyenne Roushia, Michael (Iris) Halbur, Trevor Nelson, Melinda (Brett) Thompson, Shashauna Herman, Paige and Kelvin (Sophia) Keigher, Daniel Herman, Matthew and Brenna Herman; as well 20 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Jerry (Lois) Herman and special friend, Pauline Jeffers.
Along with his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his daughters, Debra Halbur and Dody Roushia, his grandson Cody Herman, also his siblings, Joyce Herman, Janet (James) Swanson, Judy (Jerry) O’Brien, Joanne Favro, Joe Herman, Jeff (Renee) Herman as well as former wife Ruth (Murphy) Herman.
Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf funeral home on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 for a visitation and time to meet with his family from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., concluding with military honors. Burial will take place on Thursday, March 20th, 11 a.m., at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI. Memorials have been suggested to Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin.
Michele kelln says
Jim was such a nice guy loved talking to him when i started working at sportmans he is going to be missed by many fly high jim love you
Kenneth Swencki says
I had the opportunity of knowing Jim since 4th grade. I moved to his neighborhood in Racine and quickly became friends with his son Tod. We went to elementary school Junior High and High School together. Tod is one of my closest friends. He is an amazing father and husband and I can only see that his father Jim played an integral part in the formation of his life. Through thick and thin the Herman family has been a rock in my life and I can only go back and thank Jim for being the man that he was and teaching his son Tod to be the man that he is. Jim will be missed by many. He was incredible man and I am grateful to have known him. God bless you Jim. Ken Swencki.
Cheyenne Roushia says
I’m sorry for this loss. He was a great man. Praying the remaining family recovers and heals from all the trauma they’ve experienced in their lives. It’s a life long process. May love and peace be with you.