Hermann Lamers

Hermann Lamers of Stillwater, MN, age 92, passed away at home surrounded by beloved family on Saturday, June 12th, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Emmy; his sister, Josefine (Karl); children, Bernhardt (Rosemary), Alexander, Annamarie (James Buhr), Karl, and Christa; his grandchildren; Lisa, Stefan, Maria, Lucas, Alex, Joseph, Allie, Sarah, Matthew, Samantha, Ayden, and Anthony; his niece, Bianca; and many more cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Hermann was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Johanna, Mariechen, Gottfried (Emma), and Longin; and his son, Gerhardt.

Hermann was born August 4th, 1928 in Windhorst, Yugoslavia. Fleeing the war, his family moved to Traunwalchen, Germany in 1945. In 1956, Hermann and his brother, Gottfried immigrated to America. Hermann worked many jobs as he settled in America but eventually settled in Stillwater and wound up tending bar for the Lowell Inn where he stayed for 32 years. On his days off he loved to work on his brother’s farm Hermann lived happily in retirement with his wife Emmy for many years. They attended St. Mary’s church together and held a Sunday breakfast for family each week. In his older years, he loved spending time recounting stories to his children and grandchildren, watching soccer, and listening to polka music. Hermann will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Church, 423 5th St S, Stillwater, MN 55082.