Herman E. Fearman Obituary (1934

Herman Eugene Fearman, also known as “Hermie” or “Gene,” age 91, of Odell, IL, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side in Odell, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Dwight, IL. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. following the visitation. Burial will follow at Goodfarm Cemetery in Dwight, IL. Military honors will be provided by the Dwight VFW Post #2608. Services will be presided by Rev. John F. Mueller of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Herman’s memory to Uplifted Hospice of Bourbonnais or to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Hager Memorial Home in Dwight, IL, is entrusted with the services. Herman was born on November 4, 1934, in Iuca, IL, the son of Herman and Pearl (White) Fearman. He married Joyce Grieff on September 26, 1959, at the Lutheran Church in Morris, IL. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years: Joyce Fearman; one son: Ron (Sue Benson) Fearman of Odell, IL; daughter-in-law: Doris Fearman of Dwight, IL; grandchildren: Brian (Lindsay) Fearman, Emily (Joey) Bell, Joseph (Abbiee Macom) Fearman, Kendra (Todd) Jury, Reyna (Lance) Bailey, Rachael Fearman, and Ronnie Fearman. He is also survived by 12 wonderful great-grandchildren; one sister: Ruth McGinnis, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: Randy Fearman, brothers: Roy Fearman, Russell Fearman, John (Eddy) Fearman, and sisters: Viola Stufoso and Lila Baker. Herman served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. He worked for Livingston Service Company for many years. Upon retiring, he owned and operated Hermie’s Place in Odell, IL, where he sold plants, flowers, and trees. He gave many words of wisdom to all of the wonderful customers throughout the years. During the years of Hermie’s Place, you could often find his son, Randy, at the shop, and his grandson, Brian, who later then took over the business. Herman was a loving and great husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He could be seen at all of the grandkids’ sporting events and cheering them along throughout the years. He would always specifically sit in the front row and close to the action. He also enjoyed spoiling the grandchildren. Herman made countless unforgettable memories with his family that will forever be remembered and cherished by them. He will truly be missed by all of those that knew and loved him. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.