Irene Viola Herman

Irene Viola Herman age 94 of Tyndall, SD entered into her Heavenly home Friday, October 7, 2016. At the time of her death she was residing at the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, Tyndall, SD. On-line condolences may be sent at: www.opsahl-kostelfuneralhome.com. Irene was born August 26, 1922 to Joseph and Anna (Vavruska) Svanda on a farm north of Tyndall, SD. She attended Nedved Country School and graduated from Tyndall High School in 1939. After graduation, she worked as a secretary at the A.A.A. office. She married Emil W. Herman on January 26, 1943 at the Tyndall Presbyterian Church in rural Tabor. To their union were born Kenneth, Sandra and Lori. She worked as a clerk at Chastka Department Store from 1940 - 1945. From 1945 – 1965 she stayed at home to raise her family. In 1965, she began working at Hoch Drug Store as a clerk. After many years, she obtained her Pharmacy Tech Certificate and enjoyed serving their customers until its closing in 2010. She was a lifetime member of the Tyndall Presbyterian Church and very involved in the church’s functions. She was also a member of the Tyndall American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed spending time with her family and attending her children and grand children’s activities. She had a gift for sewing, a knack with words and a love for baking. She was known for making multiple quilts, always knowing the right thing to say and most of all her famous kolaches. She was always there to help others and never wanted anything in return. Thankful for having shared her life is her son Ken (Gail) Herman of Woodland Park, CO; daughters Sandi Kreber of Yankton, SD and Lori (Jim) Karolevitz of Tabor, SD; four grandchildren: Jeremy (Amy) Herman of Littleton, CO, Angie (Lee) Sayler of Scotland, SD, Stacy (Kyle) Herman of Richfield, MN and Mindy (Roger) Schweitzer of Yankton, SD; six great-grandchildren; her brother Elmer Svanda and sister-in-law Arlene Svanda both of Tyndall, SD. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Emil in 1982, brother, Wilbur, father-in-law, mother-in-law, four brothers-in-law, and five sisters-in-law. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to be directed to the Tyndall Good Samaritan Center, 2304 Laurel St, Tyndall, SD 57066.