Herman Mills

Herman Mills, 75, of St. Meinrad, passed away on October 14, 2026, at his home. Herman was born on January 23, 1951, to Ed and Elsie (Jones) Mills. He was united in marriage to Sue Ann Thompson on October 4, 1997, in Ottawa, Illinois.

Herman proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1969-1972. He retired from GE after 30 years in the mixing building. He enjoyed spending his free time going to garage sales, thrifting items, photographing flowers, and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and siblings, especially in his older years.

Herman is survived by his wife, Sue Ann, of 29 years; a daughter, Mandi (Jorge) Mills Toribio of Cary, IL; stepdaughter, Elisa (John) Herr of Magnolia, IL; grandchildren, AnaLinda Toribio, Jorge David Toribio, Jade (Josh) Syverson-Snell, Richard Syverson, Bailey Herr; and one great-granddaughter, Jeannie Snell; brothers: Leon (Sally) Mills of San Marcos, TX, Robert (Nancy) Mills of Compton, IL, Ed Mills of Mendota, IL; sisters: Dora Messer of Earlville, IL, Millie (Mike) Kyler of Malta, IL; Bonnie (Tim) Albert of Utica, IL; Carolyn Mills, Peru, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed Mills and Elsie Beenenga; stepson David Syverson; brother Carl Mills; sister-in-law Mary Mills, brother-in-law Luther Messer.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, October 21, at 11 a.m. at Gladfelter-Roetker Funeral Home with the Reverend John Walker officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial with military rites accorded the Ottawa American Legion Post 33 Honor Guard will follow at Oakwood Memorial Park.