Linus Anthony “Tony” Hermann, 82, of Arnold died on June 5, 2026, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis County. Mr. Hermann grew up on a farm in Ste. Genevieve and attended Valle Catholic Schools. He served in the U.S. Army, worked at General Motors and then became a residential carpenter for more than 40 years. Known for being humorous and outgoing, he would spend time with family and friends and often work with his children on home projects. He devoted time to the church for events and projects, including an outdoor chapel and a daycare. His main interests revolved around fishing, and while his most memorable fishing trips were to Canada, he was often found on one of Missouri’s many lakes. At home, when he wasn’t cutting wood, mowing grass or maintaining the house, he tended a garden that would produce a variety of vegetables. Until his last day, though, the very top of his list was to make sure his deer and turkeys got their twice-daily can of corn. Born Dec. 22, 1943, he is the son of the late Edgar and Thelma (Jokerst) Hermann.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years: Janet (Wittkopf) Hermann; six children: Cheryl (Kurt) Marty, Brian (Renee Hackmann) Hermann, Steven (Tenia) Hermann, David (Gina) Hermann, Michael (Cassie) Hermann and Christopher Hermann; 12 grandchildren: Hunter, Alex, Chelsea, Meghan, Hannah, Bailey, Collin, Nicholas, Rose, Violet, Brooke and Billy; two great-grandchildren: Greyson and Kolson; and eight siblings: Carol Reinhardt, Janet Schmelzle, Bernie (Michelle) Hermann, Neil (Carolyn) Hermann, Ruth (Gary) Urbantke, Mary (Norman) Reed, Geri Hermann and Mark (Karen) Hermann.
He was preceded in death by two grandchildren: Brittney and Brandon; and two brothers-in-law: Joe Reinhardt and Joe Schmelzle.
Visitation is scheduled from 9:30-11 a.m., with a funeral Mass to follow, Saturday, June 20, at Holy Family Catholic Church Parish Center, 2300 Church Road, in Arnold. Memorials may be made to masses or toward the construction of the new Holy Family Church.