Mary was born on October 15, 1955 in Rockford Illinois to Robert and Norma Boehm. She was raised in
Byron, Illinois and graduated from Byron High School in May of 1973. She attended Rock Valley College
from 1973-1975 where she met her husband and the love of her life, Dan Hermann. They were married
on June 6, 1976. Dan was in the Army so lived in numerous places over the years, including California,
Illinois, Germany, Georgia and Texas. She enjoyed traveling and learning about new places.
Mary loved being a mom to her four sons - Daniel, Timothy, Michael and Andrew and a grandmother to
her granddaughter McKenzie. Throughout the years she operated a day care in her home, ran a cake
decorating and cookie baking business and volunteered at the local high school supporting various
activities, particularly the band. After her children finished school, she stayed on at the Shoemaker High
School as a volunteer for the high school band. She was known as the 'Band Mom' and the 'Cookie
Lady' by many of the students.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Norma Boehm. She is survived by her husband
Dan of Killeen, Texas; her sons Daniel Hermann of Temple, Texas; Timothy Hermann of Killeen, Texas;
Michael Hermann of Killeen, Texas; USAF Lt. Andrew Hermann of Massachusetts; and a granddaughter
McKenzie of Killeen, Texas. She is also survived by her eight sisters and brother: Carol Boehm, Green
Bay, WI; Kathy (Erich) Roth, Byron, IL; John Boehm, Tulsa, OK; Betty Boehm (Ross McCracken), Pinedale,
WY; Patricia (Eric) Fairbanks, Boulder, WY; Linda (Tim) Smith, Green Bay, WI; Donna Boehm (John
DiPasquale), Bucksport, ME; Margie (Gail) Watson, Mountain Home, ID; Jeannette (Steve) Stender,
Ashton, IL; and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service to celebrate her life will be held at 10 am on October 15, 2021. The service will be
held at The Texas Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Killeen, Texas.
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