Herman Saettler, age 86, of Grand Rapids, Michigan passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erhard Sr. and Opal; brothers, Alfred and Roy. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (Runchey); brother, Erhard Jr.; daughter, Ruth Siddiqi (Ashraf); son, William Sr.; and five grandchildren.

He graduated from Bradley University AB, MA and the University of Illinois Ed.D. He worked with the Chicago State Hospital, the University of Illinois, and the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Dallas Independent School District.

He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Rockford Lions Club and was a volunteer at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, August 24, 11:00 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 2510 Richmond St NW, Grand Rapids, MI. Visitation will take place one hour prior to mass at church. Those who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Herman to the Rockford Lions White Cane Fund, PO Box 385, Rockford, MI 49341.

Rockford Lions White Cane Fund
PO Box 385, Rockford MI 49341