Herman Root

Herman "Herm" M. Root, 89, passed away Friday at his home. Herman grew up and resided in Mattydale. He was the son of the late Herman and Edna M. Yelle Root.
Herm attended North Syracuse High School. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in both the European and Pacific Theatres aboard the USS Harry Lee. Herm retired in 1984 after 38 years as a materials handler at Allied Chemical in Solvay. He was a life member of the Mattydale Volunteer Fire Dept. with over 60 years of service and sat as commissioner for the Salina Consolidated Fire District. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus on Taft Road and sat n the Town of Salina Planning Board for many years. Herm was a communicant of St. Margaret's Church where he volunteered in their choir and was a member of their Socialites group.
He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Mary, in 2008.
Surviving are their four children: Linda J. Jack Lynch of Charlotte, NC, James Michael Chris Root of Liverpool, Gregory J. Lynn Root of Liverpool, and Michael F. Kathy Root of Grantsville, MD; a brother: Harold of Mattydale; his nine grandchildren; as well as nine great grandchildren.
Friends may call Sunday from 1-4 pm at Krueger Funeral Home, 2619 Brewerton Rd., Mattydale. A Prayer Service will begin at the funeral home on Monday, 9:30 am followed by a 10 am Mass of Christian burial at St. Margaret's Church. Entombment with full military honors will be in St. Mary's Mausoleum, Dewitt. Contributions in Herm's memory may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088.