Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 10 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD.
Service: Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Canton United Methodist Church, Canton, SD.
Marcella Hermsen, age 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Good Samaritan Society Prairie Creek. Funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Canton United Methodist Church, Canton, SD. Visitation, with family present, will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 10 at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton, SD. Memorials may be directed to LifeScape, Shriners Hospital or St. Jude’s.
Marcella was born on February 27, 1934 to George and Martha (Smith) Vroman. She graduated from Colome High School in 1952. She furthered her education by earning an elementary education degree from Springfield College. She later obtained a Master’s Degree from USD. She was a long-time 5th grade teacher in Canton, SD where she loved teaching SD History. She was also a lifetime member of the SDEA.
Marcella married her high school sweetheart on March 1, 1952. Marcella and Wayne were blessed with five children: Robbin (Arlene), Darcy (Rich) Hull, Darla (Jeff) Thomas, Rory (Jane), and Darcella (Deborah). Ten grandchildren were an added blessing: Brent (Cindy) Reilly, Chad (Erin) Reilly, Carri (Kyle) Lamfers, Kory Hermsen, Lyndsi Hermsen, John Enke, Chelsie Hermsen, Brooke Hermsen, Chet Hermsen, and Taylor Hermsen. 13 great-grandchildren further expanded the blessings: Rhianna Thomas, Haley Thomas, Caileb Reilly, Remington Reilly, Madison Hermsen, Ace Reilly, Beckett Reilly, Jax Reilly, Tre Reilly, Tripp Lamfers, Torrin Lamfers, Cru Reilly, and Tahoe Lamfers. Great-great-grandson, Beau David, completed the family.
In addition to raising her children, she enjoyed crafts, flowers, watching baseball, decorating her yard with holiday themed blow-ups, especially Halloween and Thanksgiving, following Canton C-Hawk sports, and attending her children’s and grandchildren’s activities. She served as the official scorekeeper and announcer for Canton Baseball for many years. She also loved spoiling her English bulldogs.
Marcella is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne; grandson, John Enke; and step-father, Ed Kenaston.
Marcella is survived by her five children and their families, sister, Marsha Risseeuw; many nieces, nephews, former students and many friends.
So very sorry to hear of Marcella’s passing. She was such a good teacher and love it. I enjoyed working with her. Sending hugs and prayers.
our sympathy going to family. hugs and prayers.
Mrs. Hermsen was one of the good ones. She had energy, she had presence, and she made sure we learned something every single day. Thinking of you and sending my sympathy as you remember and celebrate her life.
Your Mom was a favorite teacher of mine❤️. I’ll never forget her kindness. I hope your memories bring you comfort and peace.