He is survived by
2 daughters - Dr. Adele Mueller, of
Fredericton, NB, Canada
Andrea Mueller of Valrico, Florida
Son - Tony and wife Donna, of Fremont
Sister - Laura "Popsy" German and her
husband Dick, Spaulding, Nebr.
4 grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary 'Helen', a brother, a sister and 2 sons, Forrest and Robin.
A military graveside service will be held at Ridge Cemetery at 10:45 A.M. Saturday morning.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9:A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at Ludvigsen Mortuary.
Memorials may be given to the humane society of your choice.
Condolences(4)
Andi
Valrico, FL Saturday, December 22, 2007 Dad, Thank you for being the very best of Dad's. Thank you for everything that you did for all of us. Wraggs and Bob want to say something too Herman, Thank you for saving me that summer day in 1992. I am glad you came into my life when I needed you most. I think you needed me too. I will miss you. Bob the cat Herman, Thank you for letting me come into your home when you weren't sure you wanted another pet. I was a good dog, for the most part. sorry about the broken ribs, I didn't know that would happen. I enjoyed all of our naps, you know you could never take a nap without me on the bed with you. And thanks for the walkies and all the love. You are a great human. I will miss you Wraggs the dog Dad, I know it seems silly that the pets 'write' to you, but I think they really do remember you with love. I also know you worried about where they would go when you were gone, well, here they are in Florida with me. We are really happy here. I am glad they are with me, they make life fun. Rest peacefully Dad. You deserve it. I love and miss you, AndiTom BATTEN
VALLEY, NE Friday, December 21, 2007 SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR DADS DEATH. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYS WITH YOU.your baby girl
Fredericton, NB Friday, December 21, 2007 Daddy, Your great gift to me is teaching me to read, not how to read, but the mind expanding joys of reading. You took me to the Cedar Rapids library, I don't know if it's the first book I checked out, but the book I remember was about little people who live in shoe polish tins. The Polish People, it was titled. I was so embarrassed when I realized my mistake that I married a Polish guy and gave you a half Polish grandson whom you loved unreservedly. You were a perfect grampa. I never told anyone that I misunderstood the title of that book. "Adele can read", Mom told you. "No, she can't." Yes I could. I was 6 and 7 in the big house in Cedar Rapids. Not the little one with the outside toilet and baby mice? surely not rats! that you and Mom fed with my baby doll bottles after their mother was somehow dead. hmmmm I read your Sad Sack (military) comics and your precious Time magazine. I read about Siamese twins being separated and a hockey player whose brain was skated over. Before I was 8. At 10-11 I read you Pelucidar books. Edgar Rice Burroughs. You'd love that I can write my Sociology for Cyborgs syllabus, reading all your sci fi novels across the 1950s that makes it possible now for me to think past the present. Though they were all about the Cold War, you know. No, you were too nice to see American imperialism. But I'm not. I got your open mind and Mom's meanness - a perfect blend. You did well, Daddy. I love you. your baby girlVern Labenz
Omaha, NE Friday, December 21, 2007 Sorry, but the forecasted weather prevents me from attending the service. But my thoughts and prayers will be with your family. HERMAN, rest in Peace. Vern...