Eddie Herman Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Eddie Herman of Hays, Kansas, who passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eddie Herman to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin Wendlin and Kathryn Silverine "Katie" Herman (Sander); his sister Verda Johnson; his brother-in-law Jerry Soderberg; and his grandson Aiden Dean Herman.
He is survived by: his wife Carolyn Elizabeth Fiegel of Lawrence; his children, Shawn Herman (Ruthie) of Rockaway, NY, Taylor Herman (Kasie) of Gardner, Teresa Selensky (Curtis) of Park, Claudine Boldridge (William) of Lawrence, Laurie Toth (Pat) of Lawrence, Nicole Smith (Brandon) of Olathe and Rachel Herman of Lawrence; his siblings, Gary Herman (Deanne) of Tonganoxie and Vera Soderberg of Quinter; and his brother-in-law Jon Johnson of Utica. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home (1906 Pine St, Hays, KS 67601). A vigil service will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 6:30 PM at the same location. A rosary will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 6:45 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (215 W 13th St, Hays, KS 67601). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 at 6:30 PM.
Memorials are suggested for masses, to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or to A Different Mindset Association.
