Person:Robert Hermanns (1)

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Robert Paul 'Bob' Hermanns, Food Industry Executive
b.18 Nov 1943 Joliet, Will County, Illinois
d.10 Feb 2014 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
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  1. Mary Frances 'Mary Fran' Hermanns1942 - 2009
  2. Robert Paul 'Bob' Hermanns, Food Industry Executive1943 - 2014
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Name Robert Paul 'Bob' Hermanns, Food Industry Executive
Gender Male
Birth? 18 Nov 1943 Joliet, Will County, Illinois
Death? 10 Feb 2014 Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California
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About Robert Hermanns

Robert Paul "Bob" Hermanns was born 18 November 1843 in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, the son of Francis Bernard Hermanns (1911-1991) and his wife Mary Kathryn Tierney (1914-1990). Robert worked in several executive positions in the Food Industry for over 50 years with many leading firms including Jewel Food Stores and Topco in Chicago, Metro Gross Markets in Dusseldorf, Germany, Weis Markets in Pennsylvania, Red Owl Stores in Minnesota, Lucky Stores in both Northern and Southern California, American Stores in Salt Lake City, Associated Grocers in Seattle, and Park City Group in Park City, Utah.
In 2009, Robert was named Director of the Food Industry Management Program at the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business.

Bob earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and his Masters of Business Administration degree from the Food Industry Management Program at U.S.C. in 1967. Hermanns also served on the board of directors of the Western Association of Food Chains during his years with Lucky Stores and Associated Grocers. Hermanns was a highly respected executive during his career in the Food Industry, and his leadership was an inspiration to all that knew him.


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http://www.theshelbyreport.com/2014/02/11/bob-hermanns-usc-fim-program-director-dies-unexpectedly/#.UxISZRGPKM8
http://supermarketnews.com/obituaries/industry-veteran-hermanns-dies-age-70
References
  1.   Los Angeles, California, United States. Los Angeles Times
    27 February 2014.

    November 18, 1943 - February 10, 2014 Bob Hermanns, a Joliet, Illinois native, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2014 in Long Beach, California. A true Food Industry legend, Bob spent over 50 years doing what he truly loved. For the past five years, he served as Director of Food Industry Management Programs at the University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business. Bob earned his undergraduate degree from Western Michigan University and graduated with his MBA from the Food Industry Management Program at USC in 1967. He served the industry in leadership roles at Jewel Food Stores and Topco in Chicago, Metro Gross Markets in Dusseldorf, Germany, Weis Markets in Pennsylvania, Red Owl Stores in Minnesota, Lucky Stores in both Northern and Southern California, American Stores in Salt Lake City, Associated Grocers in Seattle, and Park City Group in Park City, Utah. During his years with Lucky Stores and Associated Grocers, he served on the Board of Directors for WAFC. Bob is survived by his adoring wife and best friend of 40 years, Carolyn Hermanns; daughter and granddaughter, Stefanie and Sofia Stamires; son Robert J. "Jeremy" Hermanns (Erika); sister Sue Greene as well as countless nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Mary Hermanns, as well as his sister, Mary Fran Brusatori, all residents of Joliet, Illinois. He will be missed beyond words. Fight On! A celebration of his amazing life will be held on: Friday, March 21, 2014 at 11 a.m. Old Ranch Country Club Enter "Event Entrance" 3901 Lampson Avenue Seal Beach, CA 90740 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: Bob Hermanns Education Fund c/o USC Credit Union 3601 Trousdale Parkway STU 106 Los Angeles, CA 90089 .

    Published in the Los Angeles Times from Feb. 27 to Mar. 1, 2014

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