Ralph Herrmann, Jr., 95, a lifelong area resident, passed away on March 4, 2025, at Vassar Brother's Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.

Born on July 12, 1929, in Hyde Park, he was the son of the late Ralph and Emma (Intihar) Herrmann. Ralph was a 1947 graduate of F.D. Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park.

He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War on the USS New Jersey. He was the recipient of a Korean Service Ribbon with One Star, as well as a Good Conduct Medal.

Ralph was very active in his community. He served on the Hyde Park Zoning Board of Appeals from 1974-1980, was Past-President and Paul Harris Member of the Hyde Park Rotary Club, and member of the Poughkeepsie Elks Lodge #275.

Ralph had passions for archery and wood carving. He was one of the seven founders and life-member of the Ti Yogi Bowmen Archery Club in Hyde Park, founded in 1955. He was also a member of the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain Wood Carvers Club.

Ralph was the second of three generations owner and operator of the former Herrmann's Automotive Clinic in Hyde Park.

On January 20, 1985, in Hyde Park, he married the former Barbara D. Hannum Pierce. Barbara predeceased him in 2015 after 30 years of marriage.

Ralph is survived by his children; Kevin (Debbie) Herrmann of Stanfordville, Timothy Herrmann of Rhinebeck, and Marlene (Carl) Brandt of Davenport, FL, his grandchildren; Corie, Tracie, and Patrick Herrmann, Rachael and Nicholas Brandt and his great grandchildren Devin, Vincent, Gabriel and Leonardo.

Following Ralph's wishes, cremation has taken place.

A celebration of life will take place this Spring in Hyde Park.

Inurnment of his ashes will take place at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Ralph's family respectfully requests memorial donations to the Dutchess County SPCA, 636 Violet Ave., Hyde Park, NY 12538. (www.dcspca.org).

To send an online condolence, or for directions, please visit Ralph's obituary page at www.sweetsfuneralhome.com.