Shirley A. Herman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley A. Herman, 82, of Toledo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 23, 2018. She was born the daughter of Raymond and Evelyn Stribrny on April 23, 1936. She graduated from Clay High School and pursued a career in sales. She was proud to be a successful pioneer in a male dominated profession, selling new cars in the early 80’s. She then paved a new path of professionalism leading the way in interior design. Shirley’s fine taste, her sharp eye for class and design put her a notch above her competition. From the very day Shirley became a mother of her own children; she knew that her children’s needs would always come before her own. After raising her three children in Genoa, she anxiously began preparing for her next role in life, becoming a grandma. Or as the great grandkids so tenderly called her MiMi or grandma Shirley! This would be her most favorite role in the world. She loved each new baby that came along and couldn’t wait to spoil them with all the love, tenderness, affection and compassion they could handle. And not to mention there were very few wishes from the grand kids that were left unfulfilled on her watch. She and the kids had a bond together that was uniquely theirs, and it was protected tightly on both sides. Shirley’s world felt most complete having all the kids around, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes or even just a good NASCAR race on television. Some of her most treasured lifelong friendships with Mary, Joan and Pat were built around a bridge table once a month to talk about the things that women discuss. They were the best of friends. She will always be remembered by those that knew her best for keeping the tidiest home with the cleanest garage in 3 counties and THE BEST darn Chex Mix, EVER! Shirley is survived by her three children, Jeff (Candy) Herman, Kim (Jay) Wilson and Doug Herman; grandchildren, Kelly (Rick) Pierce, Connor Herman, Mike (Natasha) Ruth, Chris (Brittany) Ruth and Kasie (Evan) Cleveland and great-grandchildren, Ricky Pierce, Karsyn and Olivia Ruth, Caleb and Alexis Ruth, Kason, Elli and Amyah Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her parents. Services will be private for the family with her final resting at St. Ignatius Cemetery, in Oregon. Contributions, in memory of Shirley, may be made to ProMedica Hospice. The family sends a special thanks to her friend and special caregiver, Deanna as well as ProMedica Hospice.

Shirley A. Herman

April 23, 1936 - December 23, 2018