Mrs. Lillian Herman, formerly of Rhein passed away June 3, 2013 at the Yorkton District Nursing Home with her family by her side. She was 89 years of age. Lillian Victoria Herman (nee Engel) was born April 14, 1924 to Michael & Margarete Engel at Rhein SK. She was the fifth child of eleven children. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein. She attended Rhein School until eighth grade and then stayed home to help with the chores of a growing family. In November of 1944, she married Frederick Herman at Christ Lutheran Church, Rhein and began her new life as a farmer's wife. She was blessed with three sons, Clifford, Barry and Randall. She was a devoted wife, and mother and was also devoted to her church in Rhein. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Fred in 1994, brothers Adam, Alphonse, Edward and Gordon; sisters Agnes and Irene; brothers-in-law Victor Herman and Alexander Schwab, sisters-in-law Stella Engel and Anne Engel. She is survived by her sons and their families: Clifford and Trudy of Roblin, MB, Barry and Adeline of Rhein, Randy of Rhein and Roger of Rhein, (mother of Kelly and Carrie); seven grandchildren, Susan Geres (Roger), Kelly Herman (Tina), Carrie Banerd (Gary), Sandra Herman, Michelle Hubic (Kelly), Clifton Herman (Shona), Calvin Herman (Jacqueline); eleven great grandchildren; Hannah, Joshua, Raya, Bailey, Colton, Haydn, Emery, Kingsley, Kylee, Tenley and Charlie. She is also survived by her brother Roland Engel (Doris) and brother George (Betty) both of Winnipeg, MB. Her sister's Emma of Yorkton, SK and Violet Lakey (Larry) of Winnipeg, MB.; sisters-in-law; Vera Engel of Camrose, AB. and Joyce Engel of Victoria, B.C. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, God children and many friends. The Funeral Service was held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein with Rev. Fred Schneider officiating. The organist, Arlene Stiglitz led in the singing of the hymns, "Nearer My God To Thee", "How Great Thou Art" and "God Be With You Til We Meet Again". The eulogy was presented by Sandee Herman. Serving as honourary casket bearers were Tina Herman, Michelle Hubic, Shona Herman, Susan Geres, Jacqueline Herman, Carrie Banerd and Sandee Herman. The interment followed in Christ Lutheran Parish Cemetery with Kelly Herman, Kelly Hubic, Clifton Herman, Roger Geres, Calvin Herman and Gary Banerd serving as the casket bearers. Memorial donations in memory of Lillian may be made to Christ Lutheran Memorial or Christ Lutheran Cemetery Fund. Condolences can be forwarded to the family by visiting www.baileysfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements were in care of Bailey's Funeral Home.
