Herman J. Hendrichsen

HERMAN J. HENDRICHSEN

Fairfield

Herman J. Hendrichsen,

85, passed away on May 1, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Herman Junior Hendrichsen was born in Cotter, Iowa, on April 13,

1935, to Herman Henry Hendrichsen and Nova LaVaun (Decker) Hendrichsen.

In 1936, the family moved from Cotter to a farm south

of Stockport where Herman grew up. He graduated from Bonaparte High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army where he served two years.

On Oct. 15, 1960, Herman married Lula M. Reed. To this union three children were born, Brenda, Rhonda and Brent.

Herman worked for many years in finance, during this time the family lived in Ottumwa, Oskaloosa and Council Bluffs before moving back to Fairfield. For the next couple of years, he was an assistant state auditor. Ultimately, he owned his own commodities/broker business until his retirement. Upon retiring, Herman spent time doing things he enjoyed whether traveling, going to auctions, golfing, bowling or spending time with family and friends.

Herman always was a sports enthusiast enjoying basketball and baseball. He was a member of the Fairfield Friends Church.

Left to share the memories are his wife, Lu; his children, Brenda (Brad), Rhonda and Brent; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; sister, Jean (Herb) Saunders; brothers, Duane (Sandy) and Larry (Marcia); and Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Preceding Herman in death were his parents; sister- and brother-in-law, Joanna and Harold Horstman; infant brother, Jerry Dean; and two nephews, Marty Hendrichsen and Alan VanWinkle.

Open visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at Behner Funeral Home.

Private family graveside service will be held at Bonaparte Cemetery with Pastor Len Maselli and Pastor Brad Hendrickson officiating.

In-lieu of flowers a memorial has been established and can be mailed to 1005 S. 8th St., Fairfield, IA 52556.

Online condolences may be made to the family at behnerfh.com.