Herman J. Jeskey, 77, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio on August 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 20, 1936 to Herman and Helen (Mardis) Jeskey in Adena, Ohio. He graduated from Adena High School in 1954. Herman was a veteran of the US Army. He worked as a railroad conductor brakeman for Norfolk Southern Railroad for 43 years before retiring in 1998. While he worked for the railroad, Herman was active in the Railroad United Transportation Union where he was the past secretary, treasurer, general and local chairman. He also was a member of PRUCA and the Knights of Columbus St. Jerome'™s Chapter. Herman was very proud of his Polish heritage and traveled to Poland many times. He enjoyed visiting family there, castles and even toured Pope John'™s birthplace. Poland was not the only place Herman visited; he had also been to Hawaii, Bahamas, Jamaica, Las Vegas among others. In his spare time Herman enjoyed and was an avid golfer and bowler. Herman is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Dolores 'œToots'; children, Jean Jeskey, Lori Gardull, Kathy Jeskey; grandchildren, Brandy (Chris) Huddleston, Jr., Madison, Carly, Connor and Samantha; great grandson, Dominic; sister, Mary Margaret Taggart; brothers, Richard, Raymond, Bernie and Bill; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son; sister, Geraldine Steffl; son-in-law, Pete Gardull. Visitation will be held at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., Oregon, Ohio on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with Rosary and Knights of Columbus services beginning at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday at St. Adalbert'™s Catholic Church, 3233 Lagrange St., Toledo at 11:00 a.m. and where the family will greet friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Lake Township Cemetery. Those wishing an expression of sympathy in Herman'™s name in lieu of flowers are asked to consider the Jeskey Grandchildren Education Fund in care of Huntington Bank.