Aron W. Hirman

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Saturday, November 24, 1917
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Age:
97 years old

Memorial Service

Date: Tuesday July 28, 2015
Time: 2:00 pm

Location: Charter House [ view map ]

Private Family Burial

Calvary Cemetery

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Saturday, November 24, 1917
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Age:
97 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Saturday, November 24, 1917
Date of Death:
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Age:
97 years old

Aron W. Hirman

Aron William “Bill” Hirman – Rochester

A memorial service for Aron William Hirman will be at 2:00pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the Charter House Chapel with the Rev. Msgr. Gerald Mahon of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church officiating.  Mr. Hirman , 97, of Rochester died July 21, 2015.  Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery.  There will be no reviewal.

Bill was born November 1917 on a farm near Atwater, MN. He graduated from Atwater High School and Minneapolis Business College.  On June 28, 1941, he married Margueritte Verbraken in Ashland, WI.  Mrs. Hirman passed away on February 19, 2004.

He worked for Klad-Ezee Garment Company of Minneapolis and later became District Manager in the State of Illinois and part of Indiana.  During World War II, he served with the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater doing code work.  In 1946 he joined Hirman Insurors as an officer and agent and retired after 40 years.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Rochester Senior Center, and a former member of the Elks, Rochester Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Downtown Kiwanis and Independent Insurance Agents of Minnesota.

Survivors include 2 daughters; Kay (John) Sheehan of Gulf Breeze, FL and Martha (Charles) Smith of Pace, FL; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his wife Tip, one daughter, Sharon Bell and two brothers, Elmer and Arthur.

Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  On-line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.

 

 

Condolences

The family of Aron W. Hirman has received the following condolences.

 Martha- I recently stopped to see your Dad at the Charter House. As I walked up to him, I was amazed to hear him announce my name  after not seeing him for so many years. When I asked for your contact number, he carefully pulled out the list from his wallet. I tried to call you a couple of times, but I must have copied it wrong ,since the number didn't go through. I would love to catch up with you again, We had so many fun times as kids. I was just looking at another  Rochester obit when I happen to spot your Dad's picture. He seemed so sharp and happy the day that I stopped, I can't believe he is gone. I would love to hear from you! Marilynn Koehler 612 751 2639

We were saddened by the news of Bill's death. The Hirman and Harmon families were part of a fun group in Rochester that continued for decades with get togethers such as breakfasts in the park and water skiing trips at the cabin in WI. I remember delivering homemade wine on Christmas Eve and stopping at the Hirman's along the way. The first Christmas after my father died, we stopped and visited with Bill and Tip that Christmas Eve. It made the loss of Dad a little easier talking to old friends. My mother would always keep us up to date on what each of the group was doing. Even though we were a long ways from home, she kept us informed. 


Kay and Martha you have my deepest sympathies, and are in my thoughts and prayers. The words have been said before in messages from others, but "gentle, patient and kind" sure come to mind when I think of your dad.


He was one of a kind, and I am sorry for your loss, 


Joyce Harmon Depenbusch

I was sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Bill and Tip were very kind and gentle people. I remember the great family times when the Hirmans would come to the Harmon cabin. We had so much fun swimming, tubing and learning to water ski. Bill was so patient with us. When my mom moved to the Cities I brought her to Rochester for Clinic appointments. When possible we stopped for visits at the Charter House to see old friends. Bill was always so happy to see us and catch up on all the family news. Kay and Martha, you are in our thoughts and prayers.


-Pat and Cele Perkett

My deep sympathy to all of the Hirman family. I was a childhood friend of Kay's and spent some time with her at her house


where I would meet Mr. Hirman. He was the most gentle, sweet man, who loved his family so much. The memories of Kay,


our friendship, her parents, are always with me. I am so sorry that you are losing your dear Father. All my love, Suzy

Please know you and your family are in my thoughts, Kay.  Though your dad lived a long life it's still a sad and final time.


With love,


Pat

Dear Kay, I was so very sorry to hear of your father's passing. I remember how much fun we had at your home building a float one time. Your dad and mom were such nice folks. Please know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Regina (Fetty) Buresh

It was with great sadness reading about the passing of Bill Hirman.  As my parents said many times, Bill and Tip, "were the best neighbors anyone could have."  The Wood and Hirman kids played together for many years while our parents shared stories with each other in our shared circled drive way on 2nd Street NW.  We borrowed each others tools, and of course an occasional "cup of sugar".  During spring and fall when we changed screens or storm windows (Does anyone do that anymore???) my Dad would ask me to go over to see if we could use Bills step ladder.  I think we used it more than Bill did!  As a matter of fact Bill eventually gave it to us and it is now in the machine shed at our farm in Rock Dell!  I also have fond memories of racking leaves in the fall together and we would have a big leaf fire in the drive way.  Can't do that anymore either!


Bill and Tip were wonderful people.  When my mother passed away they were the first to call and invited my Dad and brothers in to their apartment in Charter House just to chat.  Later when Earl passed, Bill called and invited me out for lunch with Kay and John.  I will always remember that kindness and generosity.


Unfortunately I will be out of town on business on July 28th for the services.  I will be thinking about you Kay and Martha.  If either of you are in town Sunday or Monday, please give us a call at 280-8159


Our Condolences,


Andy and Krista Wood