\t\t\tKathleen S. Herman \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Kathleen S. (Rhode) Herman, 103, formerly of Mertztown, passed away peacefully on Monday,<\/p>\n
October 27, 2025 in Willow Brook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown, PA. She was the<\/p>\n
widow of Herbert A. Herman who died on October 2, 1987 and the long-time companion of Donald<\/p>\n
Delp, who died on May 20, 2021.<\/p>\n
Born in Longswamp Township, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Nelson L. Rhode and Leah M.<\/p>\n
(Landis) Rhode and attended Longswamp High School. Kathleen was a member of St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran<\/p>\n
Church of Mertztown. She worked as an operator in the mounting shop at the former Caloric<\/p>\n
Corporation, Topton, from 1967 until her retirement in 1984. Kathleen was a member of Lyons Fire<\/p>\n
Company Ladies Auxiliary. She loved to take care of her home, quilting and crocheting.<\/p>\n
A beloved matriarch, Kathleen was a radiant presence in the lives of her family and friends, sharing<\/p>\n
stories filled with laughter and lessons learned along her 103 year journey. Her legacy is rich with the<\/p>\n
memories of the countless moments spent with loved ones, and her kindness will be remembered by<\/p>\n
all who had the pleasure of knowing her.<\/p>\n
Kathleen is survived by her two granddaughters, Kelly A. (Herman), wife of Douglas J. Neimeyer,<\/p>\n
Mertztown, and Kim R. (Herman) Kilgus, companion of Bradley K. Teel, Macungie; daughter-in-law,<\/p>\n
Donna D. (Ziegler) Herman, companion of Dennis G. Gillner, Mertztown; three great-grandchildren,<\/p>\n
Alyssa K. (Neimeyer), wife of Daniel Hamm, Alexis L. Neimeyer and Aaron B. Kilgus; and two great-<\/p>\n
great grandchildren, Eleanor Alexis Hamm and Lucy Kathleen Hamm.<\/p>\n
Along with her husband and companion, Kathleen was predeceased by her son, Blake L. Herman on<\/p>\n
March 26, 2017; and siblings, Bruce Rhode, Theodore Rhode, Lee G. Rhode, Rodney Rhode and<\/p>\n
Marion M. Rhode.<\/p>\n
A memorial service to celebrate and honor Kathleen\u2019s life will be held on Wednesday, November 5,<\/p>\n
2025 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran Church, 50 Luther Drive, Mertztown, PA with her Pastor, The<\/p>\n
Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Sassaman officiating. Burial will follow in Longswamp Union Cemetery,<\/p>\n
Mertztown. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the church.<\/p>\n
Contributions may be sent in Kathleen\u2019s memory to St. Paul\u2019s Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 117,<\/p>\n
Mertztown, PA 19539-0117.<\/p>\n
Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories<\/p>\n