Herman Hergenreder

Herman Hergenreder, 90, of Heyburn, Idaho passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, at the Countryside Rehab. Herman was born November 30, 1924, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Jacob and Katharina Hergenreder. They moved to Colorado where Herman graduated from College High School in 1942. He married the love of his life, Martha Weber at St. Paul's Congregational Church in Greeley, Colorado on November 26, 1944. Herman was drafted in the Army in 1945, where he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater Campaigns. When World War II ended he returned to Colorado where he farmed with his father and two brothers. Herman and Martha moved to Greeley, Colorado where they farmed and milked cows side by side. They were hailed out four years in a row, at which time they moved to Heyburn, Idaho in 1964, where they had many good years and many lifelong friends. Herman retired in 1988, from farming. He then worked 15 years as foreman during campaign at the East piling ground for Amalgamated Sugar Factory. Herman and Martha enjoyed many trips. He loved fishing, camping and playing cards, or just being with family. Herman was a member of the Paul Congregational Church, Rupert Elks and the Paul American Legion. Herman was Elk of the Year twice and also served as Post Commander with Legion. He enjoyed making sausage for both the church supper and Legion breakfast. Herman is survived by his daughters, Dorothy Sparks of Rupert, Idaho and Kathy (Earl) Leonard of Nampa, Idaho; grandson, Ron (Brandee) Bradshaw of Twin Falls, Idaho; great grandchildren, Brandon, Easton and Jaxon Bradshaw; step grandsons, Jerry Dean Randy and Brian Sparks; granddaughters, Katie Staley and Shaunna (Lloyd) Wilson; his two brothers, Jake (Helen) Hergenreder of Greeley, Colorado and Carl (Lou) Hergenreder of Kersey, Colorado; sister-in-laws, Kathryn Humphrey of Greeley, Colorado; Dulcie Jones of Ramah, Colorado and Doris Weber of Greeley, Colorado; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, including recently found cousins, Johannes and Alexander Heinrich of Germany. Herman was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Martha; sister, Bertha Weimer; son-in-law, Jerry Sparks; and numerous brother and sister-in-laws. A viewing for family and friends will be 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, at Hansen Mortuary, 710 6th St., Rupert, Idaho. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday July 10, 2015, at the Paul Congregational Church, 121 N. 2 West Paul, Idaho. Services will conclude with burial in the Paul Cemetery under the direction of Hansen Mortuary The family would like to thank his "angels" at the Countryside Rehab for taking such wonderful care of our beloved Herman and will always remember the "monkey face"!! We would also like to thank those who visited, his prayer warriors, and those who phoned him especially his brothers. Thanks to all who kept Dad's lawn and yard looking like he did it. Dan Kindig, all who helped from the Church and Ron who is just as fussy as Dad.

Funeral Service Date of Service: Jul. 10, 2015