Mr. Gordon F. Hermsdorf
January 15, 1932 - December 28, 2010
Obituary
MADISON-Gordon F. Hermsdorf, age 78, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2010, at his home. He was born on Jan. 15, 1932, in Cambridge, the son of Rudolph and Adeline (Wollin) Hermsdorf. Gordon joined the U. S. Army in April 1951, and guarded the Panama Canal Zone during the Korean conflict. He was united in marriage to Ruth Knickmeier on July 28, 1951, at their home. Gordon and Ruth worked the Knickmeier family farm. After retiring from farming, he went to work for Woodmans. Gordon was a charter member of the Hope Rod and Gun Club, and a long time member of Hope Lutheran Church. He loved gardening, hunting, and attending the fairs with his grandkids. Gordon is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons, Duane (Carol) and Dean; four grandchildren, Jeremy (Tara), Chad (Sarah), Joshua and Emma; four great-grandchildren, Addison, Cayden, Brayden and Riley; sister, Janet Koch; brother, Harvey (Pat); sisters-in-law, Lillian Hermsdorf (John Clayton) and Norma (Gary) Hanson; brother-in-law, Robert Knickmeier; two special aunts, Ruth Griggs and Evelyn Zechzer; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Frederick; brother-in-law, Richard Koch; sisters-in-law, Irene and Wanda Knickmeier; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Burdean Knickmeier. Funeral services will be held at HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3702 County Highway AB, McFarland, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, with the Rev. Chris Lee-Thompson presiding. Burial will follow at Hope Cottage Grove Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Madison Veterans Firing Squad. Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Cottage Grove Cemetery Association, Hope Lutheran Church, or HospiceCare Inc.
Memorials:
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Cottage Grove Cemetery Association, Hope Lutheran Church, or HospiceCare Inc.
Cemetery:
Burial will follow at Hope Cottage Grove Cemetery, with military rites conducted by Madison Veterans Firing Squad.
Visitation:
Visitation will be at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3702 County Highway AB, McFarland, at 11 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, with the Rev. Chris Lee-Thompson presiding.
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Janet Koch
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I want to give Gordons family my deepest sympathy and thanks to all of you for the wonderful care Gordon was given. God Bless you all
Janet
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Joan Sanderson
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Sorry for your loss Ruth, will say my prayers for you and the family. Jan and I will come out to visit you some day. Take care of your self now.
GL
GERTIE & BRAD LUKE
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I have happy memories of Sunday gatherings at your parents' home, dances, weddings and many good times and lots of laughter; I'm sure you do too and so glad of our lunch together in August, and our heartfelt sympathy to Ruth, Harvey & Pat, Janet, Dean, Duane and all the families. Family is the most important part of our lives.
Hugs to all,
Gertie and Brad luke
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Sister Pamela
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Ruth and family,
My prayer and sympathy are with you... and my gratitude for the privilege of sharing such profound times with you. May God continue to bless you with courage and faith now and into the future. May Gordon rest in peace.
MM
Mike & Lisa Milder
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Our sincere condolences to Dean and all of Gordon's family. God has called him home and given him the peace he deserves.
JN
John and Emily (Turteltaub) Nelson
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We're so sorry to hear that Gordon passed away and know how much he meant to all that knew and loved him. Our condolences go out to the whole Hermsforf family.