Fritz Hermes

February 2, 1939 - May 7, 2018

Funeral Mass for Alfred John “Fritz” Hermes, age 79 of Lindsay, is set for 10:00 AM, Friday, May 11, 2018 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Lindsay with Father Phil Petta officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Lindsay. A Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the church. Visitation will follow the rosary in Conrad Hall. Pallbearers are: Kody Hermes, Darrell Hermes, Kenny Noggler, Jeff Parsons, Mel Walterscheid, and Nathan Hermes. Arrangements are under the direction of Scott Funeral Home in Muenster. Mr. Hermes passed away Monday, May 7, 2018. Fritz was born February 2, 1939 in Lindsay, TX to Joe and Catherine (Neu) Hermes. He married Charlotte Trubenbach on November 7, 1964 in Muenster. They had four children. Fritz was a member of Saint Peter’s Parish, Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. He was an independent oil producer, farmer and rancher. He loved playing with his grandkids and playing gin at the VFW. Survivors include his: wife, Charlotte (Trubenbach) Hermes of Lindsay; daughter, Connie (Scott) Filloon of Gainesville; sons: Douglas (Susan) Hermes of Muenster, Kurt (Amy) Hermes of Gainesville, and Brian (Jessamy) Hermes of Muenster; grandchildren: Darrell and Savannah Hermes, Kody and Makenna Hermes, and Brisan and Angie Hermes; sisters: Peggy Walterscheid of Muenster and Agnes Rohmer of Muenster; brothers: Don Hermes of Brenham, Jim Hermes of Lindsay, Anthony (Butch) Hermes of Carolina, John (Diane) Hermes of Lindsay. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Louise Walterscheid and infant, Lucille Hermes; and brother Paul Hermes. The family requests memorials be made to one of the following: Muenster VFW, Muenster Volunteer Fire Department, Lindsay Volunteer Fire Department, or Myra Volunteer Fire Department.