Carl Rick Herrmann
January 17, 1946 — December 2, 2024
Carl Rick Herrmann, 78, of Galesburg, died at 2:37 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2024.
Carl was born January 17, 1946 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Carl C. and Ireene (Trizler) Herrmann. He worked as a machinist at Caterpillar for many years.
He is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Robert) Elliott of Crossville, Tennessee; one son, Chris Herrmann of Plano, Texas; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and two stepsons, Bart Welty and Mark Welty. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Galesburg Rescue Mission, 547 N. Farnham St., Galesburg, Illinois. Chaplain Jordan Knight will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.
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