Racine – Ryan E. Herman, 20, was involved in a fatal traffic accident and passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013. He was born in York, Pennsylvania on March 17, 1993, the son of Ed and Cheryl (nee: Witmer) Herman. He and his family have been Racine area residents since 2006.
Ryan graduated from Horlick High School in 2011, and had been working in the service department at Porcaro Ford at the time of his death.
Ryan is survived by his parents, Ed Herman and Cheryl Herman, both of Racine; his sisters, Taylor Herman of Racine, and Michelle Dellinger in York, Penn.; grandparents, Ronald and Faye Witmer in Lancaster, Penn. and Bettie L. Lightner in York, Penn.; aunts Julia Witmer in Gettysburg, Penn., Kathryn Mcall, Sharon Stitzel, and Kimberly Schoffner all of York, Penn.; as well as many dear relatives and close friends.
A service of remembrance will be held in the funeral home in Racine at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2013. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 5:00 until the start of the service.
Memorial Services will also be held at the Starview United Church of Christ, 4832 N Sherman Street Extended, Mount Wolf PA 17347 at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 with Rev. Laura Bair officiating. VIsitation will be in the church from 6:00pm – 7:30pm
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family have been suggested.
David & Brenda Rose says
Cheryl & Taylor,
Thinking of you and praying for you during this time, facing such a difficult loss. Our hearts & prayers go out to you…
David Rose says
Cheryl and Taylor… I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a parent and I have Brothers, but I can not imagine how devistating this must be. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. I am in Italy on business this week so I will not be there to personally convey my sentiment.
Susan Eldridge says
Cheryl,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time. Remember and cherish all of your memories with Ryan. He was a great kid I know how very proud you are of him and his accomplishments. Love Sue
Dave Lorentzen says
Cheryl and Taylor, so very sorry to hear of this. I can not imagine the emotions that you are dealing with. If I can do anything to help, please do not hesitate to ask. You all will be in my prayers. Dave
Lynn Chobanian says
Cheryl and Family, There are no words to ease the unimaginable pain you are feeling. I pray God holds you all in his loving hands and gives you strength and comfort on the road ahead.
Lynn
Gretchen says
Cheryl, Taylor and all of Ryan’s family, we are heartbroken for the loss of Ryan and pray for mercy and peace during this, the most difficult of times. Anything we can ever do please do not hesitate to ask. Our prayers will be constant.
Pat Kinzer says
Cheryl, I can’t pretend to know how difficult this must be for you. My sincerest and deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Mr. G & Rev. S. Georgi says
Cheryl and Taylor. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. As one of his mentors, I will always remember him!
Britani D'Alie says
Cheryl, My sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of your loss and I pray that God’s healing hands are upon all of you.
Jacki Phillips says
Cheryl, I wish there were something I could do or say to help you right now. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
William Heidenreich says
To the Herman family – Please accept my deepest sympathies in your darkest hour. Ryan was one of my favorite students and was always stopping by during school to show me his latest sketch or discuss his latest project. He truly was one of our best.
Connie Balthazar says
Cheryl, I cannot fathom the thought of losing a child….please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time….if there is anything I can do to help ease your burdens, please do not hesitate to ask…..God’s blessings and comfort to you
Susan Poeppel says
So very sorry for your loss, Cheryl. My prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Jean Gorsiski says
Life’s a journey beginning to end. Some, days received may be longer and others fewer. Use them wisely.
Everyone grieves differently. Share your stories, both sad and sweet, with friends and family.
Were Life Lessons blessed with achievement and honors or were there struggles to survive hardships and loss.
If written, they are here for future encouragement and your memories.
Your LOVED ONE lives on in
Rememberance.
Jeff and Sue Bixler says
Our hearts go out to the family. We have many memories of Ryan growing up next to us.
Tony A. Ingram says
Ann Rudisill says
Ryan was one of my students in sixth grade during 2005-2006, and I remember that he was smart and a delight to have in the classroom. My son, Ryan Rudisill, works for FES, and mentioned that Ryan’s father worked there when I had Ryan as a student. My deepest sympathies to you during this very difficult time.
Shirley Garner & Tina Tanner says
The Herman and Witmer Family:
Our hearts go out to you and your family at this time. We are so sorry for your loss.
ray ludka says
my sympathy to the Herman family:
I have had the priviledge to know Ryan since their move to Wisconsin as their neighbor,and always found Ryan there when you needed his high work ethics he always practiced.he was an outstanding go- gether and was admired by his neighbors.He was indeed a unique man,,,,He will be missed…
Ray Ludka sr.Caledonia
cindy stainbrook says
Our deepest sympathy to the Herman family. We live down the street and would always see Ryan cutting lawns and trimming trees. He was such a friendly young man. Tom and Cindy Stainbrook
Sherry James says
Herman family;
My heart breaks for you to see the loss of one so young. May it bring you hope to remember that very soon God “will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more…” (Rev. 21:4)And may it bring you comfort to know that “God is for us a refuge and strength, A help that is readily to found during distress.” (Ps. 46:1)
With deepest heartfelt sympathy.