Obituary of Norman Carl Herms

HERMS, Norman Carl, 83, of Land O’ Lakes, FL passed away January 12, 2010. He was born in Detroit, MI on March 13, 1926, graduated from Western High School, and moved to FL in 1946. Norman served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was stationed aboard the U.S.S. Athena in the Pacific until the War’s end. Upon completing his military service, he worked for Bordens, then owned a Sunoco service station off Florida Avenue, and later a luggage shop in downtown Tampa. But for more than 20 years, he was a manager at Wolf Brothers, where he was beloved by his many repeat customers. He retired at age 54 to build a house with his sons on old Mike Riegler family property in Ehren. Norman greatly enjoyed the many hours he spent in his yard turning it into a flower garden paradise. Residents living along Brandy Road will forever be grateful for all the time he spent maintaining the unpaved road. For many years, he actively attended the First Baptist Church of Land O’ Lakes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Helen, and his brother, Gunther. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gloria; four sons, David and Ron from Temple Terrace, Carl from Land O’ Lakes and Bill from Safety Harbor; brother, Gerald (Dianne Finn) of Lutz and many nephews and nieces. Donations may be made to the building fund of First Baptist Church of Land O’ Lakes. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 16th at the First Baptist Church of Land O’ Lakes. A visitation will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, January 15th at Loyless Funeral Home.