Eldor Ruben Herrmann

Eldor Ruben Herrmann of Caro, age 86, went home to the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Covenant-Cooper in Saginaw. Eldor was born July 22, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Julius Karl Franz and Erna (Hedwig) Herrmann. He graduated from high school and proudly served in the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne. On November 5, 1955 at Trafalgar Square in London, Eldor met the love of his life, the former Isabella Spencer. They dated, fell in love, and were united in marriage on February 4, 1956 at St. Marks Church in Kennington, London. After returning to the states, Eldor graduated from the University of Utah in 1960 with his Bachelor's Degree in Ceramic Engineering. He went on to work at Corning Glassworks, 3M Corporation, and Ford Motor as a Senior Research Engineer. In 1973 Eldor started his own business in Detroit, Ceramic Systems. In 1990 he moved the family and business up to Wells Township, where he actively worked as CEO and Chief Engineer until he fell ill with COVID. Eldor was wonderful at making synthetic gems and jewelry, was an avid coin collector, and loved reading and studying the scriptures and government. He enjoyed swimming and would swim a mile four to five times a week at the MARC in Caro. Above all else, Eldor loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren, they were the lights of his life. Eldor leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 66 years, Isabella; children, Eldor (Mary) Herrmann, Jr., Valerie (Anthony) Behrends, Sterling (Tammy) Herrman, and Ivan (Roxanne) Herrmann; eighteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Caro with Branch President Mike Lindauer officiating. The family will be present to receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Elmwood Hill Cemetery in Cass City. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider St. Jude Children's Hospital. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com. To join virtually, please follow this link: Eldor Herrmann Funeral Service Visitation Information Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022 Time: 11:00 am End Time: 12:00 pm The family will be present to receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 12:00 p.m. Service Information Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022 Time: 12:00 pm Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Caro with Branch President Mike Lindauer officiating. Cemetery Information Date: Saturday, January 15, 2022