Robert "Bob" Hermann, age 71 of Lemmon, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the West River Regional Medical Center in Hettinger, ND.

The Public is invited to attend the Graveside Service at 1:00pm MT, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Greenhill Cemetery in Lemmon with Pastor David Peterson. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Brattvet-Green American Legion Post #66 of Lemmon.

Serving as casketbearers are Paydon Casper, Riley Casper, Garrett Hermann, Kole Hermann, Walker Hermann, Weston Hermann, and Eric Casper.

Robert G. Hermann was born September 25th 1949 in Lemmon, SD to Gustav and Albina (Maier) Hermann.  Bob was the youngest of three children with two older sisters Caroline and Delores.  As a young boy he lived on the family farm southwest of White Butte SD where his passion for ranching and farming got started.  He was able to roam the fields and pastures throughout his youth anchoring his foundation. Bob attended Liberty Country School and Lemmon High School graduating with the Class of 1967.  He served in the US Army in Vietnam receiving the United States Bronze Star Metal for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostel force in Vietnam.  He married Connie Spoering on January 6, 1973.  They raised their 4 children, Darin, Jamie, Laurie, and Ryan, on the family ranch near Lemmon.  Bob had a love for ranching and Hereford cattle.  He was always working to improve the genetics of the herd and traveled many states to purchase bulls.  Life-long friends were made with Hereford breeders and their families. The Hermann Ranch was honored to receive the SD Hereford Association Commercial Breeder of the Year Award in 2014.  Bob believed there is not a better way to live than to live in a ranching community raising Hereford cattle. Bob was a humble man with a strong-quiet faith.  He had a special love for his family and was proud of his children and grandchildren passing on the value of hard work and the value of integrity and honesty.  He attended their school and sports activities with enthusiasm.   Bob was always smiling and happy.  His optimistic attitude drew people to him, and he enjoyed interacting with the different folks he would meet.

Being community minded Bob served in many capacities.  He served on the church board and as an elder in the church.  He served on the Perkins County Weed Board, hospital board, Dakota Propane Board, Grand River Grazing Association Board, and on the local township board in various capacities. He also coached grade school basketball.

Bob is in heaven with the Lord Jesus hearing the words "Well done good and faithful servant." Now you are the One who owns the cattle on a thousand hills.

He is survived by the love of his life, Connie Hermann; children, Jamie (Julie) Hermann, Kadoka, SD; Laurie (Eric) Casper, Lake Preston, SD; Ryan (Tina) Hermann, Lemmon, SD; Kristy (Joe) Lokken, Bismarck, ND; grandsons, Paydon Casper, Riley Casper, Garrett Hermann, Kole Hermann, Walker Hermann, Weston Hermann, Ty Moran, Kolden Lokken; sisters, Caroline Tucker and Delores Huber; and his father-in-law, LeRoy Spoering, Bison, SD ; sister-in-law, Bonnie Sander, Bison, SD; brother-in-law, Gary Spoering, San Francisco, CA; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, Darin, parents, Gustav and Albina Hermann, mother-in-law, Marie Spoering, infant sister, Lorraine, brother-in-law Ervin Huber, brother-in-law Charles Tucker, and nephew, Michael Huber.

Cards may be sent to Connie Hermann, 17958 105 ^th St, Lemmon, SD  57638.