Herbert Lee Semans Sr
February 4, 1932 - May 28, 2018
Herbert(Herb) Semans, Sr. passed away on May 28, 2018 at home in Magnolia surrounded by his loving family. He was the 11th of 11 children born on February 4, 1932 in Magnolia, DE to Harry and Bessie Semans. Herb worked for the US Postal Service where he was the Postmaster for Magnolia and retired after 27 years of service. He was a life member of the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company for 63 years where he held many offices including president and fire chief . He is preceded in death by his wife Doris C Semans of 66 years and his brothers Louis, John, George, Edward, Fred, Charles and his sisters Florence, Hannabel, and Virginia, and his nephew Francis. Herb lived in Magnolia for most of his life and is survived by sons & daughters-in-law Herb Jr & Gail; Ken & Janice; Ed & Donna; his 10 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren; sister Betty Jane Hobbs; & many, many nieces & nephews. The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday May 31, 2018, at Trader Funeral Home, 12 Lotus Street, Dover. Funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, June 1, 2018, at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Sharon Hill Memorial Park. Many special thanks to nursing staff of Delaware Hospice and the home health aides from Griswold Home Care for all their kindness and professional care given to our dad. And with much gratitude we would like to express our appreciation to the members of the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company and the Ladies Auxiliary for their support and friendship. Contributions can be made to the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Company in the name of Herb Semans, Sr. Friends may call on Thursday evening from 6 to 8pm in the Trader Funeral Home Inc., 12 Lotus St., Dover. Funeral services will be held at 11am in the funeral home on Friday, June 1, 2018. Burial will take place at Sharon Hill Memorial Park, Dover. Condolences letters may be sent to [email protected]" title="Click to open in a new window or tab" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">[email protected]
Herbert(Herb) Semans, Sr. passed away on May 28, 2018 at home in Magnolia surrounded by his loving family. He was the 11th of 11 children born on February 4, 1932 in Magnolia, DE to Harry and Bessie Semans. Herb worked for the US Postal Service... View Obituary & Service Information