Jens Hartvig Hermann Norfolk — Jens Hartvig Hermann, M.D., 78, devoted husband of Cheryl D. Dayton Hermann, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at their home. He is survived by daughter Ellen M. Hermann, son Peter C. Hermann, his wife, Heather, their son, Hunter, daughter Christine H. Williams and her husband, Ken. Additionally, Dr. Hermann is…
Continue ReadingJens Hartvig Hermann
Norfolk — Jens Hartvig Hermann, M.D., 78, devoted husband of Cheryl D. Dayton Hermann, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at their home. He is survived by daughter Ellen M. Hermann, son Peter C. Hermann, his wife, Heather, their son, Hunter, daughter Christine H. Williams and her husband, Ken. Additionally, Dr. Hermann is survived by his blended family members including Lee and Marty Dayton, their children Nicholas, Scott, Natalie and Carina; Peter and Kelly Dayton and their son, Miller. He is also survived by his sister Grete H. Henius, nephew Jacob and his wife, Mette.
Having been born in 1932 in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark, and graduated from Birkerod Statsskole High School in 1950, Dr. Hermann began his professional career as an orthopedic surgeon in 1959 after graduating from the University of Copenhagen. His personal letters include a testimony regarding the new Dr. Hermanns future. This came from Prof. K. Brochner-Mortensen, M.D., in 1958, stating that he was a promising, conscientious and experienced young man whose sound judgment and pleasant manners have made him well liked by his colleagues and teachers. Between 1959 and 1966, he worked in Grostrup Sygehus, Denmark; Norwalk Hospital, CT; Army Medical Corps, Denmark; Kommune Hospitalet, Denmark; Metropolitan Hospital, NYC; and Crippled Childrens Hospital, Newark, N.J. During that period of time he became a permanent U.S. resident on July 12, 1962. He opened his private practice in Norwalk, CT in 1966. Many congratulatory notes arrived. Later he invited Peter Stovell, M.D. and Nicholas Polifroni, M. D. to join him and the group was highly regarded by their patients. Dr. Hermann retired in 1992. He moved to Norfolk in 2008.
Dr. Hermann enjoyed playing bridge, reading, gourmet cooking, crossword puzzles, travel, discussing national and international politics and keeping a keen eye on the traffic on the Chesapeake Bay. He was a member of Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and various organizations and clubs in CT.
It is believed Dr. Hermann thought like a Dane, worked like an American and ate like an Italian. He will be sorely missed.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.
Meriwether Payne
left a message on January 16, 2011:
Cheryl,
So sorry to hear of Jens passing. I'm sorry I never met him. It sounds like he was an accomplished and extraordinary human being!
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Thinking of you - Meriwether
Kay Mattiello
left a message on February 2, 2011:
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Hermanns passing. He operated on my husband Steven a number of times and became a very good friend to both he and myself. He will be sadly missed by everyone whose life he touched. My sincere condolences to his family. God Bless.
Norma & Ron Knettel
left a message on January 29, 2011:
Dear Cheryl:
We are so sorry to learn of Jen's passing. He was wise, hard working and an extremely good person. We will always think of him as "The Prince of Denmark".
We were so lucky to have known him as a friend.
Norma & Ron Knettel
Mary Reed
left a message on January 28, 2011:
Cheryl, Peter, Ellen, & Christine
Jens, was one of the dearest friends we will ever have. He was caring of all his friends and gave us strength during difficult times which I will never forget. The support he showed us through the years will always be treasured.
God Bless
Mary Reed & Robert Reed Jr.
Mette and Jakob Henius
left a message on January 25, 2011:
Dear aunt Cheryl.
Even though many thousands of kilometers away, my uncle Jens was always a dear and beloved member of the family. Our deepest sympathy is with you.
Nephew Jakob and Mette
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
John Suchy
left a message on January 23, 2011:
Dr. Hermann was my surgeon when I was with the Norwalk Police Department and sustained a gunshot wound to my leg. His surgical ability, together with his "no-nonsense" approach to rehabilitation and his dry humor, allowed me to return to my career in law enforcement for another 17 years. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
mariann regan
left a message on January 22, 2011:
My husband Richard and I knew Dr. Jens Hermann socially for a brief time, through his wife, Cheryl. He was a very intelligent, humorous, and kind person who was an intriguing conversationalist, because he was so well informed on so many subjects. With his passing, the world has lost a strong and decisive man. He will be missed.
Phyllis Bolden
left a message on January 21, 2011:
Dr. Hermann was my doctor and friend to my mom who was a Surgical Technologist. He was so helpful and very kind to our family. He was our "BONE DOCTOR!"
I am so saddened to hear of his passing and I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and extended family. May the love of God, Family, dear friends, and his patients comfort you and strengthen you during your time of bereavement. He is forever in our hearts.
Phyllis and Gala - children of OR coworker Allean B. Taylor Lyas
Joan Shea
left a message on January 21, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
I am so saddened to hear that Jens has passed away. All the really good men go too quickly. I am glad that you and Jens had so many happy years together and that Jerry and I had the privilege of knowing you as a couple. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Joan Shea
Jim & Pinkie Ford
left a message on January 18, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
It was a gift and honor to have had Jens as a friend with you, also.
We will always remember the good times. You have our prayers.
Thomas & Marybeth Grinnan
left a message on January 18, 2011:
Cheryl,
We were very sorry to hear of Jens' passing. He clearly lived a full life. Please let us know if there is anything which we can do for you. Please come visit us in Richmond, when you get the chance. We would love to see you!
Love,
Tom Marybeth, Harrison & Lucy Grinnan
Meriel and Sonny Wright
left a message on January 16, 2011:
Dear Cheryl and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Jens' passing. He was such a capital fellow. Even in the face of physical challenges, he bravely surmounted them & joined in. A marvelous Dane was he! So patriotic and determined to live life as long & as well as he could. He will be missed at the NYCC Dock House & on the piers. We send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
RICHARD G MURPHY
left a message on January 16, 2011:
CHERYL, WE WERE SADDENED TO LEARN OF JEN'S PASSING. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO MEET WITH AND LISTEN TO HIS MANY THOUGHTS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Jim and Carol Forrester
left a message on January 16, 2011:
Dear Cheryl;
We were so sorry to hear of Jens passing. I believe there was some of the sea in his blood, like with many Danes, and I was always glad he could be part of the social activities with other boaters at NYCC. I hope you will continue to be an active part of our community. He will be missed.
Jim and Carol Forrester
Lynne Berg, Director Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Jens was a wonderful man, and one I enjoyed speaking with initially when he joined the Active Adult sneior program, and also when he came here to participate in the senior center Bridge classes. Although he shared with me that he had health issues, he never let that slow his activties. His spirit was very positive and he will truly be missed!
Pennie & Lionel Oliveira
left a message on January 15, 2011:
Dear Cheryl, Lionel & I were so sorry to hear the sad news of Jen's passing. Please know you are in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy. Love, Pennie & Lionel
Al and Betty Copersino
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Cheryl, and all Jens' family. We admired his intelligence, his strength, and his spirit. But, most of all, Jens was a dear friend. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Al and Betty
Nick and Laurie Polifroni
left a message on January 14, 2011:
A friend, fellow Orthopod, the Great Dane. Jens is in my heart forever
Jack and Maggie Dolan
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl, Our love and thoughts are with you. He was a very special man and we are saddened at his death. Maggie and Jack
Penny and David West
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Jens was a fine man, gentle and courteous. We wished we had met him earlier at a time his health was more robust and we could have shared more activities together. We will miss him and join you in memories of better times
Penny and David.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Charles and Mary Hutcheson
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl,
We are sorry to hear of Jens passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary and Charlie
Susan and Dick Cameron
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
Our memories of Jens go back over 40 years. He was one of a kind and will never be forgotten by all who knew him. And those who knew him loved him. He was special. Our love to you and Ellen, Peter and Christine.
Theresa M Collins Guilbert
left a message on January 14, 2011:
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Cheryl, Ellen, Peter and Christine. Jens will be remembered as a dear friend to my family.
Harry Rowe
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Truly a very special man in every sense of the word.We are blessed to have known him and to call him our "dear friend".
Harry and Joyce
Cheryl A. Smith
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though it was for a short time, it was a pleasure having Jens as our neighbor.
Joan and Rob Wadman
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Remember, when someone becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure.
Gloria Allen
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
Please accept deepest sympathy and condolences from George and me at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Gloria
Janice Sherman
left a message on January 13, 2011:
My special love and thoughts, Janice
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
Show More
×
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Meriwether Payne
left a message on January 16, 2011:
Cheryl,
So sorry to hear of Jens passing. I'm sorry I never met him. It sounds like he was an accomplished and extraordinary human being!
I look forward to seeing you again soon.
Thinking of you - Meriwether
Kay Mattiello
left a message on February 2, 2011:
I was so sorry to hear of Dr. Hermanns passing. He operated on my husband Steven a number of times and became a very good friend to both he and myself. He will be sadly missed by everyone whose life he touched. My sincere condolences to his family. God Bless.
Norma & Ron Knettel
left a message on January 29, 2011:
Dear Cheryl:
We are so sorry to learn of Jen's passing. He was wise, hard working and an extremely good person. We will always think of him as "The Prince of Denmark".
We were so lucky to have known him as a friend.
Norma & Ron Knettel
Mary Reed
left a message on January 28, 2011:
Cheryl, Peter, Ellen, & Christine
Jens, was one of the dearest friends we will ever have. He was caring of all his friends and gave us strength during difficult times which I will never forget. The support he showed us through the years will always be treasured.
God Bless
Mary Reed & Robert Reed Jr.
Mette and Jakob Henius
left a message on January 25, 2011:
Dear aunt Cheryl.
Even though many thousands of kilometers away, my uncle Jens was always a dear and beloved member of the family. Our deepest sympathy is with you.
Nephew Jakob and Mette
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
John Suchy
left a message on January 23, 2011:
Dr. Hermann was my surgeon when I was with the Norwalk Police Department and sustained a gunshot wound to my leg. His surgical ability, together with his "no-nonsense" approach to rehabilitation and his dry humor, allowed me to return to my career in law enforcement for another 17 years. He is in my thoughts and prayers.
mariann regan
left a message on January 22, 2011:
My husband Richard and I knew Dr. Jens Hermann socially for a brief time, through his wife, Cheryl. He was a very intelligent, humorous, and kind person who was an intriguing conversationalist, because he was so well informed on so many subjects. With his passing, the world has lost a strong and decisive man. He will be missed.
Phyllis Bolden
left a message on January 21, 2011:
Dr. Hermann was my doctor and friend to my mom who was a Surgical Technologist. He was so helpful and very kind to our family. He was our "BONE DOCTOR!"
I am so saddened to hear of his passing and I extend heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and extended family. May the love of God, Family, dear friends, and his patients comfort you and strengthen you during your time of bereavement. He is forever in our hearts.
Phyllis and Gala - children of OR coworker Allean B. Taylor Lyas
Joan Shea
left a message on January 21, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
I am so saddened to hear that Jens has passed away. All the really good men go too quickly. I am glad that you and Jens had so many happy years together and that Jerry and I had the privilege of knowing you as a couple. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Joan Shea
Jim & Pinkie Ford
left a message on January 18, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
It was a gift and honor to have had Jens as a friend with you, also.
We will always remember the good times. You have our prayers.
Thomas & Marybeth Grinnan
left a message on January 18, 2011:
Cheryl,
We were very sorry to hear of Jens' passing. He clearly lived a full life. Please let us know if there is anything which we can do for you. Please come visit us in Richmond, when you get the chance. We would love to see you!
Love,
Tom Marybeth, Harrison & Lucy Grinnan
Meriel and Sonny Wright
left a message on January 16, 2011:
Dear Cheryl and Family,
We were deeply saddened to learn of Jens' passing. He was such a capital fellow. Even in the face of physical challenges, he bravely surmounted them & joined in. A marvelous Dane was he! So patriotic and determined to live life as long & as well as he could. He will be missed at the NYCC Dock House & on the piers. We send our love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
RICHARD G MURPHY
left a message on January 16, 2011:
CHERYL, WE WERE SADDENED TO LEARN OF JEN'S PASSING. HE WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO MEET WITH AND LISTEN TO HIS MANY THOUGHTS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS.
PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.
Jim and Carol Forrester
left a message on January 16, 2011:
Dear Cheryl;
We were so sorry to hear of Jens passing. I believe there was some of the sea in his blood, like with many Danes, and I was always glad he could be part of the social activities with other boaters at NYCC. I hope you will continue to be an active part of our community. He will be missed.
Jim and Carol Forrester
Lynne Berg, Director Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Jens was a wonderful man, and one I enjoyed speaking with initially when he joined the Active Adult sneior program, and also when he came here to participate in the senior center Bridge classes. Although he shared with me that he had health issues, he never let that slow his activties. His spirit was very positive and he will truly be missed!
Pennie & Lionel Oliveira
left a message on January 15, 2011:
Dear Cheryl, Lionel & I were so sorry to hear the sad news of Jen's passing. Please know you are in our hearts, thoughts, & prayers during this difficult time. With heartfelt sympathy. Love, Pennie & Lionel
Al and Betty Copersino
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you, Cheryl, and all Jens' family. We admired his intelligence, his strength, and his spirit. But, most of all, Jens was a dear friend. He will be greatly missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Al and Betty
Nick and Laurie Polifroni
left a message on January 14, 2011:
A friend, fellow Orthopod, the Great Dane. Jens is in my heart forever
Jack and Maggie Dolan
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl, Our love and thoughts are with you. He was a very special man and we are saddened at his death. Maggie and Jack
Penny and David West
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Jens was a fine man, gentle and courteous. We wished we had met him earlier at a time his health was more robust and we could have shared more activities together. We will miss him and join you in memories of better times
Penny and David.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Charles and Mary Hutcheson
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl,
We are sorry to hear of Jens passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary and Charlie
Susan and Dick Cameron
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
Our memories of Jens go back over 40 years. He was one of a kind and will never be forgotten by all who knew him. And those who knew him loved him. He was special. Our love to you and Ellen, Peter and Christine.
Theresa M Collins Guilbert
left a message on January 14, 2011:
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to Cheryl, Ellen, Peter and Christine. Jens will be remembered as a dear friend to my family.
Harry Rowe
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Truly a very special man in every sense of the word.We are blessed to have known him and to call him our "dear friend".
Harry and Joyce
Cheryl A. Smith
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Even though it was for a short time, it was a pleasure having Jens as our neighbor.
Joan and Rob Wadman
left a message on January 14, 2011:
Cheryl we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Remember, when someone becomes a memory the memory becomes a treasure.
Gloria Allen
left a message on January 13, 2011:
Dear Cheryl,
Please accept deepest sympathy and condolences from George and me at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you.
Love,
Gloria
Janice Sherman
left a message on January 13, 2011:
My special love and thoughts, Janice
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
×
Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. It may not appear immediately once submitted.
Thank you for leaving a condolence..
Your comment has been submitted for moderation.