Richard G Hermann

Rich Hermann 69, of Peoria, died May 23, 2011 while fishing on Lake of the Woods in Ontario, Canada. He was born March 8, 1942 in Peoria to Joseph and Lydia Schaefer Hermann. He married Marilynn Pelini January 30, 1965 in Peoria. She survives.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lori Hermann of Chicago and two sons, Joe (Erin) Hermann of Fairfield, Conn., and Doug Hermann of Chicago. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Brenna, Cassidy, Quinn and Lucy. His parents and one brother, Ron Hermann, preceded him in death.

Rich grew up in Peoria attending Peoria High School and Bradley University, where he earned both a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA. Early in his career, Rich worked as a stock broker for Hornblower & Weeks. He retired from Caterpillar Inc. in 2004, after 31 years, having last served as Intercompany Pricing Manager, Corporate Tax.

He previously served on the boards of the Carver Community Center and Bradley University Alumni Lettermen Club. Rich was an active member of the CEFCU Board of Directors, where he held various positions during the past 24 years, including Chairman.

Rich was a member of the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church and was currently serving on the Apostolic Christian Skylines Foundation Board.

Rich will be remembered for who he was… a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, loving husband, dedicated family man and loyal friend.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Peoria Apostolic Christian Church, 3420 N. Sheridan Road, with the church ministers officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, 2408 West Willow Knolls Drive and from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Apostolic Christian Skylines Foundation, 7023 NE Skyline Drive, Peoria, IL 61614, or a charity of your choice.

View Rich’s life story at www.Woolsey-Wilton.com.