Submitted by: Dan Rich

Herman J. Hirl

Aug. 11, 1909 - March 11, 2000

South Bend Tribune 3/13/2000

Herman J. Hirl, 90, of South Bend, Ind., passed away of natural causes at 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, in Fountainview Place, Mishawaka, Ind. He was born on Aug. 11, 1909 in South Bend, the son of Joseph L. and Mary (Schneider) Hirl. During his life he worked for Studebaker, Holy Cross Grade School and the University of Notre Dame's ACC as a sign painter where he retired on July 1, 1984.

On May 5, 1945, in South Bend, he married Claira M. Aufschalger, who preceded him in death on Nov. 10, 1986. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Agnes B. Warner, Joan Hoffman, and Maria Borror; and by a brother, Joseph Hirl. He is survived by two children: a daughter, Annette Hirl and a son, Kevin J. Hirl, both of South Bend; and by two special foster grandchildren, Lisa Henry of Logansport, Ind., and Matthew Cook of South Bend.

Friends may call from 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 13 at the MCGANN FUNERAL HOME, University Area Chapel, 2313 E. Edison Road, South Bend. A Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, in Holy Cross Catholic Church, where he was a member. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1520 Vassar Avenue, South Bend, IN 46628; Visiting Nurse Association, 711 E. Colfax, South Bend, IN 46617; Hospice House, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637; Logan, P.O. Box 1049, South Bend, IN 46617; or to Bethphage, 6910 N. Main Street, Granger, IN 46530.