Thursday, June 2, 2022
My dearest Nancy, Lynn, Bob, Pam, Scott and never farther than I thought away, “little Herman”,
Growing up I had the best childhood EVER living next to you guys and Herman was a big part of that time. 40+ years later, he still was! Always making his way over to the house when I would be there to visit mom/dad/Greg, just to say hi and see how I was doing. I have memories as far back as Greg in my First Communion with Herman coming over and filming us. Herman would come over on holidays and family events to do the same. He did that because he knew how important family was and that truly shows in how he loves all of his. Nancy, the love of Herman’s life, how beautiful it was to still see that twinkle in his eyes when looking at you after all those years ❤️. I’ll never forget a couple of days before Christmas everything getting put behind blankets or some kind of wall hangings, that had anything to do with car stuff and the Christmas decorations going up, and then the New Year’s Eve decorations going up, and then the climax, Herman’s birthday! There was music and card playing and lots and lots of laughter with family and friends, just what Herman enjoyed so much. I want to say a special thank you to all of you for sharing him with our family, especially the time he gave Greg. May God’s blessings be on all of you during this time. I pray for peace and hope in your hearts knowing you will see him again someday.
Love, Veronica “Annie Oakley” to Herman (Calkins) Wilkins
