Rudolph August Hermes (1927-2016), father of Erlanger Mayor Tyson Hermes, died Saturday, November 19, at age 89.
He was an award-winning architect and builder and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carole Bruner Hermes; daughters Krista Werbil and Anne (Frank Laske) Volkmann; sons Tyson (Julie) Hermes and Erik (Melissa) Hermes; and sister Agnes (Gerhard) Oevermeyer. He is also served by 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
His parents were the late August and Anna Hermes.
Visitation will be at the Vitt, Stermer & Anderson Funeral Home, 4619 Delhi Road, Cincinnati from 9 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. on Saturday.
Funeral mass will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Dominic Church.
Memorials may be made to the St. Dominic Education Fund.
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