Herman John Schliesing 1942 - 2021
Photo courtesy of the family.
Myra Schliesing
At the age of 79, surrounded by family, Herman Schliesing, our beloved father and “Papa,” went home to the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Herman was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Herman Carl and Wava Lee (Shearrer) Schliesing. After high school, the family moved to Fairbanks in search of a new life and to share in Alaska’s opportunities for prosperity.
I met Herman on a double date with his roommate. He said he had found the bride he came looking for and I had met my Prince Charming. We were married September 15, 1962 and the Lord blessed us with two beautiful children and 59 years of sharing life together.
In 1975 we purchased a business in Glennallen, which came to be known as Service Oil & Gas, and over the years grew the business to several areas across Alaska. This was a dream come true for Herman. He loved his many employees and the Copper River Valley.
Herman had a rare work ethic and I called him my Duracell battery since he never seemed to tire or run out of enthusiasm. His love for people and the inability to ever stay mad were amazing attributes.
Herman worked on track rigs and excitedly prepared all year for the moose hunt that had become a tradition with a unique group of friends and family.
Herman was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and lived to serve any needs of family and friends. The phone rang a lot from many asking for advice in all areas of daily living. He will be greatly missed.
Herman is survived by his wife, Myra; son, Gary and his wife Carrie; daughter, Lisa Howard and her husband Kirk; grandsons, Michael Auble, Christopher, Herman Taylor, Daniel and Landen Schliesing; granddaughter, Myra Laps and her husband Clayton; brother Everett and his wife Sabra; and three great-grandchildren, Hailo, Coast, and Piper.
A graveside service was held at the Glennallen Cemetery on October 16, 2021, followed by a gathering at the Glennallen High School. A celebration of life in Glennallen was planned for early summer 2022.
Papa, all our love until we see you again...
