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1931 - 2003
KENTUCKY
H. David Hermansdorfer
1931-2003
H. David Hermansdorfer, 72, of Ashland, Ky., died Monday, Nov. 17, 2003, at his residence.
He was born April 11, 1931, in Ashland, a son of the late John S. and Gladys Thompson Hermansdorfer.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, James E. Hermansdorfer.
He was a former U.S. Federal Judge of the Eastern District of Kentucky and was a former Ashland, Ky., attorney. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Ashland, Kentucky Bar Association, life member of American Law Institute, chairman of the Trust Management Committee of the John T. and Ada Diederich Educational Trust, board of directors of the National City Bank, board member of ACTC, and a former part-time honors instructor at ACC.
Surviving are his wife, Sally Powell Hermansdorfer of Ashland; two sons, John David and his wife, Pam, Hermansdorfer and Mark Douglas and his wife, Ida, Hermansdorfer, all of Melbourne, Fla.; a daughter, Katharine Hermansdorfer Cordle of Ashland; a sister, Lucille Logsdon of Charleston, W.Va.; and grandchildren, Denver and Emily Cordle of Ashland, and Derrick, Keelyn, Jason, Michael and Christine Hermansdorfer, all of Melbourne.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at First Presbyterian Church in Ashland by Dr. Richard Smith.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to John T. and Ada Diederich Educational Trust, c/o National City Bank, 1000 Carter Ave., Ashland, Ky. 41101 or the Shriners Childrens Hospital in Lexington.
Condolences may be offered at steenfuneralhomes.com
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There are currently 20 condolences.
an old friend
Tuesday February 17, 2004 at
4:07 PM
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He wouldn't remember me but I met the judge once many years ago. My condolences to his family
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Mike Rainbolt and Family
Friday November 21, 2003 at
12:46 AM
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Sally, Our prayers are with you as always. May God shwer you with the Angels of ministry and protection,,,granting you peace and speedy healing...And He will. sincerely,, Mike rainbolt
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Thursday November 20, 2003 at
7:01 PM
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Marvin & Krisitn Adkins
Wednesday November 19, 2003 at
6:30 PM
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Denver,
You and your family our in our hearts and prayers,
Kelli & Dennis Turley, Brenda Strother, Kim Strother, Myrtle Ross, Marvin & Kristin Adkins
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H. David Hermansdorfer
Wednesday November 19, 2003 at
6:24 PM
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Denver,
You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
We love you,
Kelli & Dennis Turley, Myrtle Ross, Brenda Strother, Kim Strother, Marvin & Kristin Adkins
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Nancy Bogardus Colm
Wednesday November 19, 2003 at
10:45 AM
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Sally, I was so very saddened to read of David's death in yesterday's Lexington Herald-Leader. He was a fine man and will be missed.
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Sylvia McClelland-Morrison
Wednesday November 19, 2003 at
1:47 AM
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I'm so sorry to hear of your loss but it was heaven's gain. In the short time I knew your family as a child the one thing that stood out so clearly was you cared about others. Now I pray you accept the care of others in this time of grief & find consolation in the fact it mattered that Mr. Hermansdorfer lived, that he made a difference. Though love remembers & grieves, his love rejoices for the moment when love will be shared in all it's purity. Where every mourning will be changed to joy. Never again to part.
I'm not really sure what to say as so many years have passed since we last met so I wrote a poem in his honor & would like to share it.
HOPE REALIZED
One never knows when one they love will stand at the edge of life's river.
Look beyond & see heaven's glory. Hear the call of a still, small whisper.
Their spirits soar unrestrained by fleash. Carried aloft on angel's wings.
Beholding the vastness of all creation. Of wonders man can only dream.
He's simply gone away to prepare the home for those he must leave behind.
Knowing his life mattered in the time he was allotted and in heaven there is no time.
So the journey is but for a moment as he learns at Jesus' feet,
That none of his own are ever lost from the Lord. In an eye's twinkling again they'll meet.
In a world where justice is honored. In God's presence there is eternal life.
Where death at last has lost it's sting & every tear will be dried.
Sylvia McClelland-Morrison (Louie)
Nov. 18, 2003
5:17 pm
Again I'm sorry for your loss.
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Willis R. Haws
Wednesday November 19, 2003 at
12:15 AM
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My thaughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I am a former member of the Diederich Board. I will be out of town tomorrow but I will be thinking of you and the Judge's contribution to the area and the many students he was able to play a part in them getting a quality education. God Bless You.
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Wednesday November 19, 2003 at
12:09 AM
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Doug and Joyce Ey
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
10:30 PM
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SAlly, we were so shocked and distressed to read this morning of David's untimely passing. You and your family are certainly in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Doug and Joyce
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Betty Shockey
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
9:19 PM
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Sally,you and David will always have a special place in my heart.
You and family have my thoughts and prayers.My friend I will hold in my heart as I always have.
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Lori Mansbach Moore
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
8:48 PM
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Dear Sally,
I was sorry to hear about David.
I am planning to make a donation in his memory.
If I can do anything for you, please let me know.
Sincerely,
Lori Moore
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John & Eleanor Schneider
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
8:08 PM
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Thinking of you at
this difficult
time.
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Tom Thumm, Charleston WV great grandson of Dora Margaret, nee HERMANSDORFER, THUMM
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
12:58 PM
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A HERMANSDORFER 3rd cousin to Kelly, John and Mark -- I would like to offer condolences at this time of your loss. As the HERMANSDORFER family genealogist, I offer free copies of the HERMANSDORFER family book to any and all who have the desire to familiarize yourselves with our family history. The loss of a family member can often be an appropriate time to reflect on our past and focus on our own mortality.
"If your efforts are sometimes greeted with indifference, don't lose heart. The sun puts on a wonderful show at daybreak, yet most of the people in the audience go on sleeping."(Ada Teixeirea)
Best Wishes.
Tom and Becky THUMM and family
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Linda Potter Prince
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
12:57 PM
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I was deeply saddened to read about the death of Mr. Hermansdorfer. He gave me my first job back in the early 60's and I will always be grateful for his patience and teachings. He was a remarkable person and I know he will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of his family at this time.
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Mary (Church) Counts
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
12:31 PM
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Dear Sally & Family:
I am Evelyn Conley's Little sister. I am sorry for your loss, I can't even mention how much Dave will be missed and how much Ashland, Boyd County and the State of Kentucky has lost one of it's most honorable Residents.
You all will be in my prayers.
Mary Church Counts
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Bob and Pat Schaub
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
12:21 PM
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Pat and I certainly send our sympathy and condolances to Sally and to the "children". I've known Dave since Cammack Junior High, and a finer man never lived. We now live in Spokane, Washington, so have not seen Dave for a couple of years, but he will be missed and in our prayers.
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John W. Woods, III
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
11:27 AM
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Sally - Bob McCullough called last night with the sad news about David. Margaret and I are saddended and distressed. David was a good friend and supporter of the bank, of which I was grateful.
We have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
John III
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Vernon & Judy Miller
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
10:12 AM
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Sally & Family,
Judy and I offer our sympathy and prayers to you during this time of bereavement in the passing of Judge Hermansdorfer. Having had the pleasure of serving as his court reporter during his tenure as Federal Judge, made a huge and lasting impact upon my life. It was such a joy to visit with him just a few weeks ago and reminsce of the days we worked together in the courts. I will always cherish my fond memories of him.
As a family, you are blessed to have such a loving and thoughtful husband, dad and grandfather with such outstanding character. He will surely be missed, but never forgotten.
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Barbara F Boyles
Tuesday November 18, 2003 at
9:43 AM
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For Sally -- Sally, so sorry to read about David's passing. You will not remember me but back in the 60s I worked for Diederich, Hermansforder & Wilson. I left to go to work with Ashland Oil in early 1974 and am still with them in northern Kentucky. David was always a "jolly" individual as well as brilliant in his profession.
Barbara
11/18/2003
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