Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Jessica’s House, Exeter on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at the age of 86. Cherished companion of Rida Fink. Proud dad of Lisa Hern and John Price, Michael and Andrea Hern, Brenda and John Smith, and Bradley and Amy Hern. Loving grandpa of Wyatt (Tressa); Katie (Kurtis), Cody (Stacie), Niki (Dan), Matt; Brittany (Alex), Thomas (Sara); Emmett, and Will and “old grandpa” of Cadie, Braxton, Kherington, Weston, Teagan, Addison, Hallie, and Ashton. Fondly remembered by his furry companion Lady. Dear brother of Alma, Wayne, Barb, Sheila, and Alan. Dearly missed by many nieces, nephews and Rida’s family. Predeceased by his parents Thomas and Olga Hern, sister Muriel, brothers Ron, and Lorne.
Tom spent his entire life farming on the Hern Line in Usborne Township. He was proud to lead 4 H for many years, sat on the Fair Board, and was a director on Huron Perth Feeder Finance. Tom was a fantastic dancer and always enjoyed going out on the town. He had an innate ability to turn Limousin calves into champions in the show ring. He taught his family how to make his prize-winning maple syrup which won many ribbons at the fair.
A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Sunday, August 18th from 1 – 4 PM with word’s of remembrance at 2:30 PM. Interment Zion Cemetery.
Donations to Jessica’s House, 4 H Ontario, or Ronald McDonald House Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Larry and Faye Skinner
To all the Hern family:
Our sincere sympathy to all the family members. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish the memories when Tom was well.
Joel & Lynda Turner
Brenda, John, Mike, Andrea, Brad, Amy and families, sorry for the loss of your father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Brittany and Thomas, sorry for the loss of your grandfather.
I have many good memories of talking to him at work.
Dan Heywood
My sincere condolences to the family.
Mike & Leanne Restemayer
Brad, Amy and family,
Our deepest sympathies. Thinking of you’s at this difficult time.
Mark Heimrich
To all Tom’s Family;
Our sincere sympathy in your loss. I knew Tom to be a hardworking and very kind gentleman. We got to know one another mostly through our church connection in Zurich for a time, and around the community. Treasure your wonderful memories of such a fine man. My Mother, Marilyn Heimrich, would like to pass on her condolences at this time as well.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich
Margaret Prout
To all the Hern family I wish to extend my sincere sympathy.
Patty carter
Very sorry for your family’s loss
The Carters
Brenda Miller-Sanford
My sincere condolences to the Hern family for you loss.
Brett & Dayna McNaughton
Brad, Amy, Emmett, Will and The Hern Families.
Sorry to hear of your Dad and Grandpa’s passing. You are in our thoughts during this difficult journey.
Dave & Deb Chappel
Thinking of all Tom’s family and friends. Our thoughts are with each of you. Deepest sympathy.
Gerda Vanden Hoven
Sympathy to the Hern family. Tom was a great man who I met at Huron County 4-H. He will be missed. Cherish the memories.
Pete Sereda
To the entire Hern family,
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time of loss of a father, grandfather and great grandfather. May his legacy live on in his family.
We will treasure his visits to our farm to pick up his seed corn as a loyal Pioneer customer.
Sending love and hugs,
Pete and Paula Sereda
John & Arlene Berendsen
Sorry to hear of your loss of Tom…Thinking of all of you at this time..Arlene & John
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
Dear Hern Family,
Our sincere sympathy to all the family.
Jim and Eleanor Weigand
Randy & Diane Hoffman
Our condolences and sympathy to you on the loss of your Father and Grandfather. May you cherish all the good times together.
Enjoyed have 4-H meetings at the farm.
Randy, Diane, Corey & Cayla
Gary and Kathy simpson
To the entire Tom Hern family, we extend our sympathy to all. A great loss for all who knew him but there will be lots of good memories to share.
Mike Veal and Marlyn Wein
I am sorry to hear about Tom. A great cattleman and farmer. Enjoyed our visits. Condolences to all the family.
Alec and Tina Sumner
Brad, Amy and family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Rob and Tara Russell
Brenda, Britney and the Hern Families
Sincere Condolences to all of you. Losing a close loved one is never easy and will always come with challenges!! Smile when you think of him or hear his name it will make the days a little easier. Thinking 🤔 of everyone…. Stay strong and take care of each other
Rob and Tara Russell
Linda Wuerth
To the Hern family
So sorry to hear about Tom. Many memories of Tom when I lived on Hern Line. Remember my first babysitting job there looking after Lisa Micheal and Bradley when they were really young. Also was a great 4- H leader
Cherish your memories
Linda Wuerth
Dianne Weber
To all the Hern families. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I know you all have great memories tucked in your hearts to remember Tom with. Dianne Gerstenkorn Weber.
Bob and Helen Coates
Our sincere condolences to Tom’s family, Lisa, Brenda, Michael and Brad and their families. He always had time for a visit and I have good memories since we were in school together at S.S. #7, Zion. He was a great member of his community.
Elaine Vandeworp
Amy, Brad and family, so sorry to hear of Brad’s Dad’s passing.
Wendy & Les Coleman
Thoughts & prayers are with the Hern families
John and Sandy Ulch
We wish to send our sincere sympathy to all of the Hern Family.
Barry & Melonie Miller
Our thoughts & prayers are with Tom’s family…
Barry & Melonie Miller
Our thoughts & prayers are with Tom’s family…
Amber Cooper
Mike, Andrea, Cody, Stacie & the Hern family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom, I want to express my deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.
Mary P., Rob and Jason Essery
To the Hern family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Tom, a special man in your lives who has left you with many wonderful memories.
Yvonne Elliott
To all the Hern Family
Our condolences for your loss of Tom. May your memories help in the days and weeks ahead.
John & Yvonne (Jaques) Elliott
Petra Dykeman
Brad, Amy and family! Sending our sincerest condolences to you all! Sounds your father enjoyed his life on his farm and playing a such a huge part in his community. Take care of yourselves during this difficult time.
Les and Petra Dykeman and family
Chris & Tammy Hern
For a man who was taller than everyone, he never looked down on anyone.
A kind soul, who will forever be cherished.
Fondest memories are his dancing skills, his attempts at a “candy tax” from us Halloween visitors, and our drives to drop off cattle at Brussels.
Fred Miller
To all of the Hern family and Rida,
our condolences on Tom’s passing.
He was a good neighbor on the Hern line, and we will miss him at community events.
Sincerely
Fred Miller & Elaine Stephen Miller
Jeremy Becker
Sincere Condolences to the Hern Family
John & Mary Walls
Brad, Amy, Emmett, Will;
Thinking of you at this sad time. Tom was a busy person volunteering in his community. There will be special memories for you.
Jim Dietrch
Michael, Andrea & Family,
Our sincere sympathy to all of you so sorry for your loss.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Susan Floyd
Mike and Andrea and your entire family, my sincerest condolences. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Love “Aunt “Susan” xoxo
Sylvester and Geraldine Grimminck
To our neighbors Mike and Andrea and all the Hern family, so sorry for your loss of Tom.
Joanne Brown
Deepest sympathies in the passing of Tom. Many good visits we had at Brussels Livestock.
Keep your memories close.
Earl and Marilyn Miller
To all of the Hern family,
Our sincere sympathy in the passing of Tom. As a long time neighbor on Hern Line, it was always a pleasure to have a little chat with him. We are sorry that we will not be able to attend the service. Treasure the wonderful memories.
Earl and Marilyn Miller and family
Kim Mckay
Brenda, John, Brittany and Thomas and family
My deepest condolences in the loss of your father and grandfather. Your Dad was always a sweetheart when he came in the store, always full of stories. I hope your happy memories help you through this difficult loss.
Elaine Corbett
Our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your father, father-in-law and grandfather. Tom was a great person who loved a quick chat. He loved leading the 4H club and working with the cattle. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead.
Anne Gallant (Delbridge)
My deepest condolences to the entire Tom Hern family.
May your cherished memories guide you through the days ahead.
Glenn & Sharleen Phillips
Brad Amy & Family
Sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Dalton Ford
To the Hern Family; sorry for your loss. Tom was a good neighbor of the Hern Line, my condolences. Dalt
Wanda Reynolds
Andrea & Hern family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Scott and Arlene Thomson
To the Hern family, so sorry for your loss.
Nancy Hern
My sincere condolences to the Tom Hern family. So many memories that will help you all during a sad time.
Take care.
Nancy Price…(Hern…. daughter of the late Harry and Clarice Hern)
Kathy Hayter
To all the family of Tom’s passing my sincere condolences..keep all your fun loving memories close to your heart ♥
Susan Mckay
Mike, Andrea and family
My sincere condolences in your family’s loss, Sue Mckay
Gord & Joanne Hardy
To the Hern family:
Sincere sympathy for your loss. Always enjoyed our conversations at the Sales barn. May he rest in peace.
Cheryl
Brad, Amy and family
So sorry for your loss, treasure all the wonderful memories you have. Thinking of you all.
Cheryl & Ernie Warden
Zoltan Dobsinai
Our deepest condolences to the Hern familiy. We are sorry to hear about your loss.
Zoltan, Laura, Elizabeth, Matyas and Zoli
Gary and Diane Hutton
Mike, Andrea and family our sincere condolences for your loss.
Kelly O’Neil
To the Hern family.
My deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time . Quite an accomplishment to be able to farm for his whole life .
Jennifer Hern
I have lots of wonderful memories growing up with ‘Uncle Tom’. He was always happy to see us kids and he would always wave driving by when we were outside playing. He really did make the best maple syrup!
We often refer to the ‘Uncle Tom genes’ in our household, as my kids are growing so tall.
Sincere condolences and big hugs to his family – you are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Jennifer, Andre, Nolan & Sophie
Lynne (Hern) Haughton
Rida, Lisa, Michael, Brenda and Bradley and families.
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Tom’s passing.
I have many fond memories of growing up on Hern Line across from Uncle Tom.
Brenda and I would often walk back and forth to visit each other.
I would often see Uncle Tom on his tractor.
The smoke coming from the pipe on the shed could be seen during Maple Syrup season.
While delivering the mail I had some good talks with Uncle Tom. He would always ask me how the children were.
May you hold onto your memories as you grieve the loss of your father.
Love : Lynne, Aldane, Jordann, Abbi, Jason and Jericho Haughton
Joe &JoAnn Dewan
To the Hern family, so sorry for your loss of a father , father -in-law and grandfather.