Charlotte R. Herrmann

Charlotte R. Herrmann (John, and formerly Tew), 91, of West Des Moines, Iowa, left this world on July 4, 2023 in a blaze of glory, illuminating light along with the fireflies, fireworks and a supermoon.

She will be remembered as a stylish wonder woman. Truly a forerunner of her day. Charlotte was a pillar in her community, spending many decades of her life working with international student exchange programs, the foreign food fair, local and state political campaigns, specifically Governor Robert D. Ray.

The highlight of her career was her nearly 30 years as Chief Administrative Deputy, working side by side with Sheriff Bob E. Rice of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

She was an amazing human being. A loving and loyal daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Charlotte was a positive light and influence to everyone fortunate enough to know her spirit, brilliance, kindness, humor, love and support and her zest for life.

Charlotte is survived by her loving children, Bradley A. Tew, Tamara (Jody) Krimstock, Christine A. Curry (Curtis Cokeley), and her adopted in love daughter, Abbie (DJ) Smith and their son Tyler (Niny) Smith; sisters, Rosemary Schwab, Pat (Jim) Bullard; and her many wonderful and adoring nieces, nephew and dear friends.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving parents, William and Helen John, and her sister Wilma Noah and brother-in-law Jerry Noah.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with the funeral service following the next day at 10:00 a.m. also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Animal Rescue League or West Des Moines Library-Friends Foundation in loving memory of Charlotte.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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