Robert "Bob" Herman age 78 of Lena, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 9,2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 25, 1942 in Freeport, IL, the son of Allen and Esther (Wingert) Herman. Bob married Tana Raders on October 20, 1963 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena.  He worked for 19 years at the Ralston Purina Company before retiring for health reasons. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Bob also served his community for many years as a member of the Lena Fire Department. He was an avid fan of the Bears, Cubs and Rockford Icehogs.  Bob and his family spent over 40 years fishing up at Castle Rock Lake in Wisconsin.

Bob is survived by Tana his wife of 57 years; three daughters- Dawn (Curt Garrison) Hastings of New Lisbon, WI, Deanna (Rich) Drye of Lena, IL, Stacy (Dan) Knoup of Urbandale, IA; a son Lane (Sonia) Herman of Dodgeville, WI; eight grandchildren- Brandon and Ryan Hastings, Dustin and Andrew Drye, Morgan and Mackenzie Knoup, Ean Herman, and Breanna Busker; four great-grandchildren; mother-in-law Betty Raders of Lena; sisters-in-law- Evelyn Herman of Lena, Sharon (Bob) Schlachter of Lena, Jill Lance of Anaheim, CA, Jeannine Raders of Lena; brother-in-law Mark (Lora) Raders of Belleville, WI; several nieces and nephews and his constant companion for the last seven years his dog, Abbey.

He was preceded in death by his parents, grandson Colton Drye, sisters, Alberta (Charles) Spittler, Betty (Gerald) Dole, and Leah (George) Erner, brother Bill Herman, brothers-in-law- Terry Raders and Tom Lance, and father-in-law Francis Raders.

Per Bob's request, cremation rites will be accorded.

A private family service will be held at Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to FHN Hospice for the excellent care they gave Bob, and to Duane and Sharyn Babcock, Denny Luke, and Denny Nolan for all the help they have given the past years.

A memorial has been established in his name.