Edward “Ed” Leo Hergenrother, 94, of Petoskey, Michigan died January 17, 2022 at Independence Village - Petoskey, Michigan. Edward, the son of Leo Hergenrother and Frieda Aesliman Hergenrother, was born on March 19, 1927 in Madison, Wisconsin. He grew up in Madison and later attended the University of Wisconsin and the University of Michigan. On June 18, 1949, Ed married Kathleen “Kadie" Mae Darr in Madison. Ed enjoyed his 40 year career as a chemical engineer and project manager for Dow Corning Corporation in multiple states as well as Wales. He and Kadie retired in Pinehurst, North Carolina and enjoyed ballroom dancing, and playing golf and bridge. Ed also served in the Army for one year, and was involved in multiple volunteer activities throughout his life.
A private service will be officiated by Rev. David Behling in Petoskey, and burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin. Edward is survived by his wife, Kathleen Hergenrother; and his two daughters, Susan Dudzik and Jody Howard, and their respective families.
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