Jean A. Hermann

Jean A. Hermann, 84, of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, formerly of Cedar Rapids, passed away on November 15, 2025, at Copper Shores Village in Pleasant Hill.

Jean was born October 21, 1941, in Richland, Iowa (Jefferson County) to Herman and Leona (Bales) Eagle and was one of eight children. She attended a country school before graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Riverside in 1959. Shortly after graduation, she enrolled in the Paris Academy of Beauty Culture and later worked at Verna’s Salon in downtown Cedar Rapids. After several years in cosmetology, Jean dedicated her time to raising her daughters before joining the Admissions Office at Coe College in 1975, where she worked until 2007.

Jean married Jim Hermann in 1964, and together they built a life centered around family, friends, and community. She is survived by her husband of 61 years and her daughters, Andrea (Bryan) McGinness and Brenda (Rick) Olson; grandchildren, Keagan (Kelsey) McGinness, Alexandra (Jason) Frei, Connor (Caitlyn Cutrer) McGinness, Samantha (Craig Jones) Olson, Kate (John) Hays, Lesley (Mario Zebic) Olson; and great-grandchildren, Felix, Max, Oliver, Alana, and Baby McGinness expected in May 2026.

Jean lived a full and active life. She enjoyed yoga, golf, and many years of card club gatherings with close friends. She loved watching Coe College and Cedar Rapids Kennedy sports, cheering on her favorite teams, and hanging with her Saint Andrews girls (the Sluts). Jean also cherished traveling – especially to Iowana Beach Resort in Minnesota and to Florida during the winter months. Above all, she treasured the time she spent with her family, and nothing brought her more joy than being with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Clark Alumni House (Coe College) on Saturday, November 29th from 1pm-4pm. A private family service will be held at a later date at Sheldahl Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be directed to Coe College (to the Kohawk Club for Athletics). Visit www.coe.edu/alumni/support-coe/ways-give or make check or money order payable to Coe College and send to: Coe College, Advancement Services Office, 1220 First Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (in memory of Jean Hermann).

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