Leonard C. Herman, 90, of rural Geneva, IN, passed away at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home in Geneva, IN. He was born on Saturday, December 2, 1933, in Linn Grove, IN. He married Rita (Robinson) Herman on Saturday, November 29, 1952 in Geneva, IN; she precedes him in death on December 27, 1993.
Leonard attended the Hartford Twp. High School. He formerly attended the St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church. Leonard worked at Portland Forge where he was a tow motor operator for 46 years. He was an Adams Co. farmer for most of his life. He enjoyed playing ping pong and was known as the ping pong champion at Hartford Twp. Leonard enjoyed bowling, coaching Little League, and especially loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.Â
He will be sadly missed by his Son – Michael (Brenda) Herman, Bluffton, IN, Daughter – Teresa (Douglas) Heckler, Geneva, IN, Son – Randall (Beth) Herman, Geneva, IN, Grandchildren – Camille (Shane) Himes, Bluffton, IN, Ashley (Greg) Mayne, Bluffton, IN, Lindsey (Jacob) Hilty, Bryant, IN, Jordan Heckler, Geneva, IN, Kaitlyn Heckler, Bluffton, IN, Thomas Herman, Geneva, IN, Kaleigh Herman, Geneva, IN, Great Grandchildren – Sophia Mayne, Reece Himes, and Gracie Mayne, all of Bluffton, IN.
He was preceded in death by his Wife – Rita (Robinson) Herman, Father – Charles L. Herman, Mother – Dorothy (Kave) Herman, Brothers – James, Richard, Wesley, & Jerry Herman, Sisters – Ellen Butcher, Maxine Burgess, and Frieda Stevens.
Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home located at 100 N Washington Street Geneva on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM and from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
A service to celebrate Leonard’s life will be at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home  at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 4, 2024 with Pastor Paul VanCise officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Mary of the Presentation Catholic Church Cemetery in Geneva.
Preferred memorials: Heartland Hospice Care 1315 Directors Row #210 Fort Wayne IN 46808