Barbara Hermes Obituary

Barbara j. Hermes

Oct 6, 1936 - Oct 11, 2023

Port Clinton

Barbara Jean Hermes, 87, died peacefully in the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, at Cottage Cove Rehab at Riverview Nursing Home.

She was born Oct. 6, 1936, to Raymond C. And Ruth M Dixon Ahrens. She married Francis Eugene Hermes on Nov. 26, 1959, at Immaculate Conception Church, Port Clinton.

She attended Gypsum Schools and graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1954.

Barbara is survived by her children, Kevin E. and Julie A. Fontana; grandchildren, Nikolaus G. and Katherine E., all of Port Clinton; and nieces and a nephew.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene in 2019; father in 1977; mother in 1995; and brother, Raymond in 1981.

Barbara was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church where she served as Sunday School and teacher before marriage and later a member of the Mary Martha Circle and secretary for the Board of Trustees.

Barbara was a past secretary and president of Business and Professional Women's Club. In the 1970s, she was secretary for Sandusky Kennel Club where she was twice voted Most Valuable Member.

Barbara spent most of her professional career starting in 1973 in the Ottawa County Commissioner's Office. She began as clerk and typist. While there, she served as clerk and administrator, managed the County Boat Launch Ramp, was Fair Housing Officer, managed the County Insurance Program, served on the NW Ohio Safety Council Board of Directors working in accident and loss prevention, and in the 1970s, was the Administrator of the CETA work/training program in the county. She also served on the Board of the County Clerks Association in the State of Ohio. At her retirement in 2000, she was honored with a Resolution from Ohio House of Representatives and Mayor Brown with a resolution from the City of Port Clinton.

In retirement, Barbara and Gene bought and sold antiques for 17 years, specializing in fine pressed glassware.

While always striving for excellence in her work, the role of wife, mom, daughter, niece, and nana were her primary focus.

Visitation was 12-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1124 Fulton St., Port Clinton. Barbara's funeral will be 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2023, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 135 Adams Street, Port Clinton. Visitation will be 12-1 p.m. Monday at the church. The Rev. Kent will of officiating. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery, Port Clinton.

Memorial contributions may be given to Trinity United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com.