Dr. Robert J. Herman MD

Dr. Robert J. Herman, MD, 96, of Wapakoneta, died 10:15 a.m., Mon. April 3, 2017, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born Feb. 2, 1921, in Toledo, OH, the son of Harry & Gertrude (Winker) Herman, who preceded him in death. On March 17, 1945, he married Margene “Mac” McDermott, and she died July 24, 2016. Survivors include, 5 children, Pamela (George) Murphy, Cincinnati, OH, Gary Herman, St. Marys, OH, John (Mary) Herman, Hutchinson Island, FL, Michele Herman, Lima, Dr. George (Dr. Parmie) Herman, Wapakoneta, 8 grandchildren, Jason, Jill, Jesse, Jennifer, Matthew, Elizabeth, David, & Courtney, 13 great grandchildren. Dr. Herman graduated in 1938 from the Woodward High School, Toledo, and then in 1942 he graduated from the University of Toledo, with Bachelors degree in pre-medicine. In 1945, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He served a medical internship at the Eloise Hospital Wayne Co. General Hospital in Michigan, from 1945 to 1946. From 1946 to 1948, he served as captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. Dr. Herman then served a medical residency at Lima Memorial Hospital and established his family practice in Wapakoneta in 1949. He was a member of the American Medical Assn. and founding Medical Director of St. Rita’s Hospice until 1987. He was also Medical Director of Auglaize Acres from 1950 until 1987, and later Medical Director for Wapakoneta Manor until 1987. He was the Auglaize County Coroner for over 2 decades. In 1993, he received the Team Doctor Award from the State of Ohio for over 25 years of volunteering with Wapakoneta High School sports. His other memberships included St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, the Wapakoneta Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow, and the former Wapakoneta Elks. He served on the Board of Directors of the Home Savings & Loan, and was past president of the Auglaize Co. Medical Society. He was an avid private airplane pilot up until his retirement. He enjoyed travels both in the United States and abroad, but he always appreciated Wapakoneta as his home. He always expressed that it was an honor to take care of so many people from the area. After retirement, he and Mac spent summers at their cottage at Lake Erie, where he enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and fishing. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation.

Dr. Robert J. Herman MD

February 2, 1921 - April 3, 2017