Jack Hermanski

Jackson Rudolph Hermanski of Garber, OK passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home January 2, 2025, at the age of 99 on the same property where he was born October 16, 1925, to Frank Hermanski and Mary (Blaser) Hermanski. Jack spent his early years attending a country school a half mile down the road and playing with his lifelong friend and neighbor Eldon Gracy. Jack went on to Garber High School graduating in 1943. During his time at Garber, he was an active member of the FFA, which included a trip to the Kansas City Royal where he won Grand Champion Hog. Following high school Jack was drafted into the Army Corp of Engineers and was stationed in the state of Georgia.

Jack married the love of his life, Louella Goodwin Hermanski, on August 6, 1950, which resulted in a joyous 64-year union. From this union they were blessed with three children, Alan, Brenda, and Rhonda. He was a hard worker and dedicated family man. His introduction to farming was with his father, Frank, as a young boy. This became his life-long profession and passion. He farmed first together with his brother Bud, and later with his son Alan. When his grandsons were old enough to work, Jack spent many hours training up and working with the next generation. While farming was his main profession, he also worked in the construction industry building houses at Vance Air Force Base and building bridges for Garfield County.

In addition to work and family, Jack had a community mindset and made many meaningful contributions of his time and service. He served on the Hunter School Board, Garber Co-op Board, was a long-time active member of the Hunter United Methodist Church, and a member of the Garfield County Rural Rotatory Club. He was admired and respected by many people in the community, for his honest and loyal lifestyle. His witty sense of humor kept his family on their toes. Jack and Louella spent much time dancing as a couple and playing card games; he was an unbeatable checkers player.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife Louella (Goodwin) Hermanski, his sisters Dorthy Sargent and Nadine Herbert (Emmanuel), his brother David "Bud" Hermanski, and his son David Alan Hermanski.

He is survived by his daughter-in-law Christy Hermanski, grandson Brent Hermanski, granddaughter Suzanne Severin (Ralf) and their children Fletcher and Anika; his daughter Brenda Reinschmiedt, grandson Bryan Reinschmiedt (Ashley) and their children Tad, Ava, Jed, Met, Ari, and Ali; grandson Ben Reinschmiedt (Angie) and their children Addison, Ainslie, Braelyn, and Barron; grandson Jacob Reinschmiedt (Tiffany) and their children Anna and Wade; granddaughter Julie Ward (Ryan) and their children Kinsey, Rylee, and Ellie; daughter Rhonda Koch, grandson Keiffer Koch (Celina) and their son Kenton, and several other family members.

Memorials are requested to be given to the Garber FFA Chapter or the Garber Volunteer Fire Department, with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory serving as custodians of the funds.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Ladusau-Evans Chapel with Rev. Gail Edmison officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3:00 to 4:00 pm at the funeral home.

Condolences may made online and the service may be viewed online at www.ladusauevans.com.