Herman A. Wyatt

Danville- Herman Arthur Wyatt, 90, of Danville passed away at 7:58 PM on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Provena United Samaritans Medical Center in Danville. He was born February 9, 1920 to Arthur Ernest and Louise Edna Pundt Wyatt. Herman first married MaryEllen Jameson and then Marjorie Bernardi. He was a bachelor since 1958. Surviving is his son Herman J. (Diana) Wyatt; grandchildren Jim D. (Birgit) Wyatt, Karla J. (Mike) Neff, Stephanie D. (Chris Moore) Wyatt, and Tiphanie A. (Troy) Baker; great-grandchildren include Francis A. Wyatt, Brock J. Hyland, Christopher M. Moore, and Kenneth David-James Baker. Herman deeply cherished the love of all his nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. Everyone loved Uncle Herman and his Christmas display of trains! He was a graduate of DHS. He entered the Navy in 1944 and served on the USS Wickes during World War II. Herman retired from Estad Products, Inc. (formerly the Wash Co.) after 44 years of making coffin nails. He was an avid Cubs fan. He had natural music abilities, self-taught, playing the piano, organ, guitar, violin and harmonica by ear. His mother played the piano for silent movies. I dont play any of that rock and roll stuff. I play real regular music-the kind they played over 50 years ago. His favorite songs included Sentimental Journey and beer-barrel polkas. He read National Geographic, Readers Digest, the Enquirer and local newspapers. He was an old-movie buff. After his retirement, he was on your doorstep every morning for coffee. He gave his opinions, drank his coffee, and moved on the next family household. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Betty Prouty, brother-in-law Donald Prouty, and five infant brothers and sisters. Services for Herman Wyatt will be held on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at 2 PM at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center, a Life Celebration Home in Danville. Hermans funeral will be officiated by his nephew, Reverend Donald Prouty. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville where military rites will be held. Visitation will be held from 1-2 PM at Sunset prior to the services on Thursday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or church. Special thanks to the VA Hospital, Danville Care, and Provena Emergency Room and Intensive Care. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.