Jeffery Lee Herman, 37, of New London, died Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near West Point, IA, on Saturday, August 9th.
Jeff was born October 30, 1987 at Henry County Health Center in Mt. Pleasant. He was the son of Monte Lee Keck and Cindy Lou Herman.
Jeff worked in the housekeeping department of the Comfort Inn and then the AmericInn of Mt. Pleasant. He then took a position as a stock handler of Innovaire of Mt. Pleasant, where he was employed at the time of his death.
Jeff had an artistic flair and created several drawings. His true love was the outdoors, where Jeff enjoyed boating, fishing and camping. He played on a slow-pitch softball team for a couple of years. Jeff held a deep love and bond with his dogs. He was known as the “running man” in New London as he tried to keep up with his dogs on their walks.
Those thankful for sharing in Jeff’s life include his mother, Cindy of New London; his infant son Jensen Vaughn Lee; his siblings –, Grace Robbins and Steven Herman, both of Mt. Pleasant and Heather Herman and her partner Ishmeal Jackson of New London. Jeff is survived by a cousin whom he considered his brother – Colton Keck and his wife Amanda of Mt. Pleasant. Jeff is survived by his nieces and nephews – Kyler Robbins, Vanessa Robbins, Elijah Herman Noah Herman, Izzy Jackson, Cara Maskrey, Andrew Keck, Kayden Keck and Adalyn Keck. Even though he may not have been blood related, Jeff considered all of his friends as family. It was this selfless devotion to humankind that Jeff had chosen to be an organ donor. Even though Jeff’s death is tragic, many have now received the gift of life because of his care and concern for all.
Jeff is preceded in death by his father, Monte Keck; his grandparents – Sharon and Richard Vaughn and Beverly and Ewald Herman and 2 aunts – Brenda McDowell and Debra Volner.
A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held 5-8 PM on Saturday, August 23 at the T.T.T. Shelter in Saunders Park, Mt. Pleasant.
Memorials may be directed to Jeff’s mother, Cindy, for a charity to be determined at a later date.
The Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mt. Pleasant, is caring for Jeff and his family. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfh.com