09/29/2026
Paul will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his wife, family, and friends during this difficult time.
Paul was a great friend and a dedicated advocate for his brothers and sisters in the veteran community and DAV. We will miss seeing him around HQ throughout the year and are grateful to have called him a friend.
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of H. Paul Hermann, Jr., Past Department Commander for the Dept. of LA 2005 to 2006 and current Department of Louisiana Adjutant since 2017.
Please see the arrangements listed below.
December 28, 1956 – September 23, 2026
Obituary of H. Paul Hermann, Jr.
IN THE CARE OF Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries
Hilmer Paul Hermann, Jr., beloved husband of Joan E. Gondron, went to see his maker on September 23, 2026, at the age of 69.
He was preceded in death by his parents Hilmer P. Hermann, Sr. and Marjory J. Hermann of Metairie. He is survived by his wife, Joan E. Gondron, his sisters Debbie (Gary Sibley) and Anna (Michael Chance), and his children Paul (Crystal) and Jean-Edward Todd, six grandchildren, one niece, one grandniece, and one grandnephew.
While growing up, he was active at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Harahan, and in the Methodist Church in District Conferences, youth groups, and other Church events. He graduated from high school and joined the United States Air Force and moved several times until his retirement. He met his wife while serving at Charleston Air Force Base.
He returned to school and graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux with a Bachelor's Degree. He was later hired by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and remained as an employee of the organization until 2009. After leaving as an employee, he volunteered with the DAV and moved back to Louisiana. Here he became even more involved and became part of the local Chapter 50 in Springfield and also at the Department level as the Adjutant for Louisiana. He continued volunteering there. His greatest passion and gift was helping those veterans in need by being part of the Disabled American Veterans. He would still be doing that, if he were able.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans. Visitation will begin at 12:00 noon prior to the service. Interment will be in All Saints Mausoleum within Metairie Cemetery.
To view and sign the family online guestbook and share your memories of Paul, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to DAV Department of Louisiana, Post Office Box 1271, Baton Rouge, LA 70821.
