Hermina Richmond

Hermina "Fritz" Richmond was born May 15, 1919 to Henry and Johanna (Westra) Lammers on a farm near Maurice, Iowa.  She attended Center Township #6 country school and graduated from Sioux Center High school. 

 On June 20, 1939, Hermina married Frank Richmond in Tama, Iowa.  The couple moved to Bellflower, California where, Hermina worked in a Hardware store.  The couple farmed near Butler, Missouri.  In July 1977 the couple retired to Sioux Center.

 She was a member of the First Reformed Church of Sioux Center.  Over the years, Hermina served as a Sunday School and family night teacher and was a member of the Ruth circle. 

In her free time, Hermina enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. 

 Hermina is survived by a daughter, Janice Bayer of LeMars; grandson, Dan Bayer of Los Angeles, CA; two sisters: Betty Van Wyk and Hendrene Kalsbeck all of Sioux Center and sister-in-law, Adeline Lammers of Hull.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

 She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Richmond; her parents; three siblings: Stan Lammers and his wife Nancy, Dick Lammers, Nelvina Mulder her husband Harry and brothers-in-law:  Elmer Van Wyk, Milo Kalsbeck and Jason Vander Heiden.