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Edwin T. Herman
Edwin “Red” Townsend Herman died on June 8 at his Southampton residence, surrounded by family. He was 86.
A lifelong resident of Southampton, Mr. Herman was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II. He was a 50-year member and ex-captain of the Southampton Fire Department and a member of the American Legion Malcolm Ross White Post 433, and a life member of the Elks Lodge 1574.
Mr. Herman retired after 41 years from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company where he was the assistant manager of the Riverhead district. He became self employed locally thereafter as a painter and remained an active member of the community.
Predeceased by his wife Carol and son Gary, he is survived by two daughters, Nancy and Susan Herman; a sister, Lana Luedeke and her husband Hermann; a brother, Jerry Herman and his wife Mary; as well as six grandchildren, Wesley Schultheis and Doreese Zaremski, as well as Dana, Faye, Seth and Ryland Hilbert.
Firematic and funeral services were held at the Brockett Funeral Home in Southampton in June. Interment with military honors was held at Oakland Cemetery in Sag Harbor.
Memorial donations to the Village of Southampton WWI Memorial Restoration Project, 23 Main Street, Southampton, NY 11968 would be appreciated.
on Jul 11, 2012