Parish Profile – Let’s meet MICHAEL HERMAN

who has been at St. Luke’s since October 2002 and has recently become one of our regular Sunday readers. Michael is single and a full-time caregiver for his mother, something he is very passionate about. Michael has been caring for his mom for the last 12 years.
Michael enjoys keeping busy and has many interests and hobbies that include extemporaneous speaking, swimming, hiking, biking and the American Revolutionary War. He has visited many of the battlefields from that era and strongly believes that Valley Forge was the Jerusalem of the United States.
While on leave from the Marines on January 20, 1961, he was struck by a car which resulted in the amputation of his leg above the knee and partial blindness in his left eye caused by striking his head on the curb. The driver lost 9 points and was given a fine of $100. Michael was awarded $2500.**
A year later his father died and Michael became the prime support for his mother and five sisters. He had wanted to become a surgeon or an engineer but the accident changed his plans. Still he went on to earn three degrees, 2 Bachelors and an Associate degree in Liberal Arts. Michael earned his livelihood through insurance, financial trading and commodities.
Today he is an active volunteer. He has helped at Columbia Hospital for the last 10 years and also lends a hand at Schliltz Audubon Center and Laurel Oaks Nursing Home. Michael calls his volunteer service a ‘nice little blessing’ and encourages others to get involved.
His two favorite Bible verses are John 3:17 and proverbs 14:20.
**Michael encourages donations to MADD – Mothers Against Drunk Drivers