HERMAN, Robert “Bob”

HERMAN December 22, 1943 – November 1, 2026 ROBERT “BOB” MICHAEL HERMAN, our loving Dad, Brother, Husband, Uncle, and Pop’s, passed away on Unit 5B at Chinook Regional Hospital surrounded by family, love, laughter and tears at the age of 82.
After years of suffering from many medical ailments, he is finally at peace and pain free joining his mom Irene Erma Herman, uncle Alex John Herman, and brother-in-law Richard Philip Loran in Heaven.
Bob is survived by his wife Violet Herman; sisters Sharon Herman Loran, Crystal (Claude) Bilodeau; brother Brian (Devi) Herman; daughters Sheri-Lynn (Derek) Taylor, Amanda Herman (Ricky Morin), Alison Herman; nieces Brianne (Adam) Clark, Melissa Bilodeau (Jason Petelski), Justine Bilodeau (James Hamilton), Ashley (Tyler) Kizuik; grandchildren Abby Haykowski, Ethan Taylor, Anastasia Taylor (Nathan Packham); grandnephews Micah Clark, Quill Hamilton, Rhett and Myles Kizuik; grandniece Queenie Hamilton; and all their many friends who were unofficially adopted as family.
Bob was born at St. Michael’s Hospital in Lethbridge AB. As the oldest child he became protector of his family throughout his life. He farmed with the family during his early years, his first job was as a beekeeper south of the research station, then he moved to a position at the Research Station prior to being hired Aug 1, 1967 with the Lethbridge Fire Dept until his retirement from Platoon Chief (B Shift) on Jan 4, 2009 for a career of 41 years.
Throughout his life, Bob enjoyed his hobbies of car restoration, antique collecting, auction wins, garage sale shopping, perusing Swap Meets throughout AB and Montana in his plaid shirt and jeans uniform, being a jungle gym and art canvas and fun entertainer for his kids and later grandkids, getting together for delicious meals with friends and family, laughing exuberantly at classic horror movies, and cruising around the area enjoying a late-night drive. Bob was always a very kind, compassionate, courageous, loyal and generous person towards friends and family and strangers alike. He was a strong advocate for those who needed it, always willing to help in any way. His humour was special and contagious, enjoyed by everyone. He will be deeply missed.
We are so very thankful to all of the staff and volunteers of the CRH especially 5B, HFC, Emerg, ICU, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 3A, 3B, 3C for all of his excellent care over the past many years. Thank you to his many doctors and specialists who have provided such dedicated and exemplary care over the years, as well as to Woods Pharmacy, you have given us additional precious moments with Bob that we will treasure forever.
A Prayer Service will be held at CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME – 2825 32 Street South, Lethbridge, AB on Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 7:00 P.M. with Patrick Siedlecki officiating.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH – 2405 12 Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB on Friday, November 20, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. with Father Kevin Tumback celebrating.
Following the Funeral Mass, Bob will be laid to rest at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Celebration of Life Reception will occur post Interment at Our Lady of Assumption Church Hall; the hall will be open immediately after the Funeral Mass for those wishing to stay.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the new Cardiac Care Unit at Chinook Regional Hospital, or to St. Vincent de Paul, or to a charity of your choice in memory of Bob.

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