Herman W. Brooks

He served in the 95th Infantry with the Army during WWII and was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. He was retired from Anchor Industries and enjoyed woodworking.

Herman was preceded in death by his wife, Mamie Lou McClain; parents, Charles and Viola Brooks; sisters, Ethel Wilson and Geraldine DeBarge; and brother, Clarence Brooks.

He is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Rausch (Jeff) of Brownsburg, IN; son, Gary Brooks (Donna) of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Ryan Brooks (Erin), Stephanie Borrego (Antonio), Adam Rausch (Erin), Nathan Rausch (Danielle) and Niki Brooks; great-grandchildren, Alex Brooks, Daniel and David Borrego and Zachary Rausch; sister, Edith Townsend; and brother, Tom Brooks.

Services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 7700 Middle Mt. Vernon Road, officiated by Rev. Sean Esterline, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Saturday from 12:00 PM until service time at the church.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Evansville Protestant Home for their compassionate care during Herman's time there.

Memorial contributions may be made to Messiah Lutheran Church, 7700 Middle Mt. Vernon Road, Evansville, IN 47712.