Bob Hermann Tribute

Of all of Bob Hermann’s accomplishments, he is probably best recognized as the promoter of the Forest City Stockade. The long-time community leader passed away on Sunday.

Robert “Bob” Hermann grew up on a farm northeast of Litchfield, graduated from Litchfield High School in 1960, joined the Minnesota Air National Guard in 1963 – serving for 6 years, married Betty Rick in 1966, farmed in the Forest City area – raising polled Hereford cattle, and sold Pioneer seed corn.

Hermann was a lifetime member of Ostmark Lutheran Church in rural Watkins – serving on numerous committees with the church, served on the Litchfield School Board for 21-years, and became an active member of the Forest City Stockade Committee in the late 1970s. While promoting the Pioneer Christmas about a month ago on KLFD Radio, he spoke about getting involved in the building of the replica Stockade and cabin in 1976.
 
Bob and Betty Hermann gave tours to thousands of school-age children and adult visitors over the past half century.  Bob was also a charter member of the Kingston Lion’s Club, served on the Meeker County Park Board for 20 years, served as a chairman of the Peanut Butter and Milk Festival Committee, and worked with the Compassionate Friends organization, supporting other parents who lost a child, following the death of their son, Todd. 
 
In 2009, the Minneapolis Aquatennial awarded Bob as an Honorary Commodore Ambassador for his dedication to community service. Bob was inducted into the Litchfield High School Hall of Fame in 2022. Visitation for Bob Hermann will be on Friday from 2-to-7 p.m. at Ostmark Lutheran Church, and also on Saturday from 10-to-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Litchfield with a funeral service to follow at 11 a.m.