Ewald J. Herman Jr.

EWALD J. HERMAN JR.

Mount Pleasant

Ewald J. Herman Jr., 87,

of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Montana, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

He was born Aug. 29, 1932, at Baron, Wis., the son of Gustof and Rose (Morkel) Herman. He was united in marriage to Beverly Ann Hanson on June 21, 1953. Ewald lived and worked the majority of his life in western Montana. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting, fishing and working on old cars.

Ewald is survived by his children, Joe Herman of Batavia, Barbara Herman of Mount Pleasant, Patricia Herman of Washington, Cindy Herman of Mount Pleasant, Daniel Herman of Ainsworth and Rene Herman of Fairfield; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and his brother, Albert Herman of Evansdale, Iowa.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Violet, Dora, Sylvia and Christina; and a brother, Richard.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Murphy Funeral Home in Mount Pleasant. A memorial has been established in his memory. Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Murphy Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.murphyfuneralandmonuments.com.

Murphy Funeral Home of Mount Pleasant is handling the arrangements.