Life Member Herman Tempelman Answers his Final Alarm
By Ex-Chief Ann Link/Jack Casey
April 27, 2021
It is with deep sadness the Mahopac Falls FD announces the passing of Life Member Herman W. Tempelman on March 18, 2021 at the age of 90. Herman had assisted with taking care of the gardens and landscaping at the station over his years. Herman donated two of the original Blue Spruce trees to the Fire Department from his family tree farm on Hill Street. He was a proud "Old Timer" at the Falls, and was a regular attendee of the "Old Timers" Breakfast. The attached picture is from Sept 2020 where he is wearing his "Old Timer's" Cap. His daughter said he was often seen wearing his cap around town.
Please keep the Tempelman Family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thanks to all those who reached out to us with photos and memories of Herman back in the 1950s, 1960s and beyond! My brother and I and our children enjoyed hearing about the old stories.
If anyone lives up in Dutchess County, we invite you to a belated reception:
"The Family of Herman W. Tempelman (3/18/2021) invite you to a reception to remember and celebrate Herman's full life. Red Hook VFW (30 Elizabeth Street, Red Hook NY) from 3-6 pm on Saturday July 17, 2021. "
