Retha Herman Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Retha Herman of Rio Verde, Arizona, who passed away at the age of 83, on March 27, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Retha departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Retha. Though Retha may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Goldman and Esther Goldman (Rainen). She is survived by: her husband Larry Gene Herman of Rio Verde; her children, Michael Herman (Linda Kroeger) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Laurie Patania (late Rick Patania) of Mesa, Arizona; her grandchildren, Jacob Herman (Jessica Holloway) of Denver, Philip Herman of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Valerie Patania of Mesa, Arizona; her great grandchild Ezekiel Herman of Denver, Colorado.; her brother Michael Goldman; and her sister-in-law Susan Nelsen (Michael) of Santa Fe.
Meanwhile, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to one of following organizations: The Nash Jazz Club (https://thenash.org).
