Herman Rae Garman Sr.

Herman Rae Garman Sr.

November 1, 1952 – October 11, 2026

Herman “Herm” Rae Garman Sr., 73, of Hudson, Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, while receiving hospice care.

Born November 1, 1952, in Ickesburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Elmer I. Garman and the late Betty Mae (Reisinger) Garman of Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania.

Herm attended West Perry High School and briefly served in the United States Army. Following his military service, he worked at Frog + Switch. His true passion was driving trucks, which gave him the opportunity to travel throughout the United States.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking his children along on his adventures. After retiring, Herm fulfilled a lifelong dream by moving to sunny Florida, something he had spoken about for years.  Above all, Herm treasured his eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, whom he loved more than anything. Seeing pictures of them always brought him joy.

He is survived by his five children: Susan Peiffer of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, whose husband, Brian, preceded him in death; Betty (Garman) Kocher and her husband, Martin, of Newport, Pennsylvania; Herman Rae Garman Jr. and his wife, Tina, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; Banks Garman and his girlfriend, Erica, of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania; and Mary (Garman) Frampton and her boyfriend, Joel, of Newport, Pennsylvania.

He is also survived by his father, Elmer I. Garman; his brother, Elmer D. Garman, and his wife, Ronda, of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; his sister, Dawn M. Sheaffer, of Shermans Dale, Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

In addition to his mother, Herm was preceded in death by his grandparents, Banks and Ethel Reisinger; his sister, Connie Campbell; his grandson, Tristan Frampton; and his girlfriend, Amy Giambilis.

Arrangements are entrusted to Abbey Affordable Cremation and Funeral Services, 12541 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774.

A celebration of Herm’s life will be announced at a later date.