Karl R. Hermanson
October 11, 1970 - May 08, 2017
Obituary
OREGON–The Rev. Karl R. Hermanson, age 46, of Oregon, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, May 8, 2017, following complications from a stroke. He was born on Oct. 11, 1970, in Stevens Point, Wis., to Ross and Elizabeth (Otto) Hermanson, and became a child of God through Baptism on Nov. 1, 1970. In 1974, his family settled in Wells, Minn., where Karl attended school and graduated from Wells-Easton High School in 1989. He received an Associate of Arts degree from Bethany Lutheran College in 1991, and continued with a Bachelor's degree from Mankato State University in 1993. Karl then enrolled in Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary and was ordained as a minister of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod at Lime Creek Lutheran Church in rural Lake Mills, Iowa in 2001. He served the Northwood-Lake Mills parish until 2009 when he was called to shepherd the congregation at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oregon. During his ministry in Oregon, Karl also volunteered as a spiritual counselor for U.S. military veterans at DryHootch in Madison. He was united in marriage to Rachel Olson on June 28, 1998. They welcomed their son, Joel on Aug. 22, 2004. Karl is survived by his wife, Rachel; son, Joel; parents, Ross and Elizabeth; sister, Maren (Kevin) Ramaekers; and nephew, Shane; brothers, Erik (Kristen) Hermanson; and nephews, Jake, Zak, Peter Hermanson, and Luther Hermanson; sisters-in-law, Susan (Timothy) Madson; and niece, Cori (Jason) Boxrud, and Sarah (Christopher) Allen; and nephews, Matthew and Daniel; father and mother-in-law, Ralph and Marilyn Olson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Karl was preceded in death by his grandparents, the Rev. Milton H. A. and Marjorie Otto, and Lawrence and Dorothy Hermanson; and uncle, Gene Hermanson. A memorial service will be held at FAITH EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 143 Washington St., Oregon at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 15, 2017. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 1150 Park St., Oregon from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2017. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oregon, Wis., Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Mankato, Minn., DryHootch in Madison, Wis. or Lutheran Military Support Group in Woodbridge, Va. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608)835-3515
Events
Visitation
Sun May 14, 2017 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Memorial Service
Mon May 15, 2017 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church (Oregon) • 143 Washington St., Oregon, WI
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Memories
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Amber & Larry Gransee
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I will always remember your laugh and your sermons were always so great to listen to. I would like to thank you for the way you showed my family the ways of god and made it easy to understand! You will be dearly missed by many. I am thankful for having such a wonderful person show us the way to god❤ We will never forget you❤
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The Gransee Family
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Donna Manitz
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Ross, Betsy, Rachel, Joel and the families of Karl...you have all been in my thoughts and prayers these past few days and I pray that God will give you strength to get through what lies ahead for you in the days to come. Karl was an awesome guy and Heaven gained a wonderful man when Karl arrived. Love to you all. Donna Manitz
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Chandra Dale
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I wiill always remember Karl's smile and laugh. I always felt happier after a visit with Karl. He will be missed, but rejoicing that he is now with his merciful Lord and Savior.
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Ernest Lillo
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He was my little buddy at Bethany College. He worked for me in the Maintenance Department as a workstudy student. He had the whole crew laughing every morning at our ten o'clock break, I tried numerous times to get in the last word with Karl and he would keep saying "That is so unfunny." as he got in the last word. Loved that guy.
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Paul Hermanson
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Say hi to my Dad Karl. you will be in good hands up there in heaven. With a sadden heart. your Cousin Paul
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Brian Schrader
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I remember when we were kids and I would give you a buck on the handlebars of my bike. I remember staying overnight at each other's house, staying up until 1 or 2 in the morning just talking about TV shows and things that we like to do. Karl was the one who got me started theater back in high school. He was my best friend. I miss those days! He was definitely a great guy!