Virginia Herrmann, 96, of Storrs, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Heinz Herrmann, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at home.
She was born April 10, 1915 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of Charles and Clara Hitchcock. Virginia graduated from Indiana University and with Master's Degrees from the Eastern School of Music and Yale University, where she studied with Paul Hindemith. During her time at Yale, she met and married Heinz, who shared her love of music, the arts and the natural world and a commitment to human rights. They moved to Storrs in 1955. Soon after, Virginia was appointed Adjunct Professor of Organ in the School of Music at the University of Connecticut and as Director of Music and Organist at St. Mark's Chapel in Storrs. In 1974, she led the chapel to master craftsman John Brombaugh, who designed an organ for St. Mark's that re-created the mechanical-action organ of Bach's day. Virginia used her outstanding talents as an organist and harpsichordist, her love for sacred music, and her eye for fine musical instruments to assist churches throughout Connecticut and New England. She continued to make music throughout her life. She began the study of the Chinese language and of Asian music early in her career, and professionally annotated and edited collections of Asian music. In addition to mentoring many students of music throughout her life, she enjoyed teaching English to UConn students who had come from China. In 2005, Heinz and Virginia made a gift to the University of Connecticut, which led to the established of the Heinz and Virginia Distinguished Lecture Series on Human Rights and the Life Sciences.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Lisa Herrmann of New Jersey and her fiancé,Drew Kahn, a niece Joan Keck, and many adoring friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00pm at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Virginia Hitchcock Herrmann Fund for Sacred Music, St. Mark's Chapel, 42 N. Eagleville R., Storrs, CT 06268, or Joshua's Trust, Gifts and Contributions, P.O. Box 4, Mansfield Center, CT 06250. For online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.
She was born April 10, 1915 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of Charles and Clara Hitchcock. Virginia graduated from Indiana University and with Master's Degrees from the Eastern School of Music and Yale University, where she studied with Paul Hindemith. During her time at Yale, she met and married Heinz, who shared her love of music, the arts and the natural world and a commitment to human rights. They moved to Storrs in 1955. Soon after, Virginia was appointed Adjunct Professor of Organ in the School of Music at the University of Connecticut and as Director of Music and Organist at St. Mark's Chapel in Storrs. In 1974, she led the chapel to master craftsman John Brombaugh, who designed an organ for St. Mark's that re-created the mechanical-action organ of Bach's day. Virginia used her outstanding talents as an organist and harpsichordist, her love for sacred music, and her eye for fine musical instruments to assist churches throughout Connecticut and New England. She continued to make music throughout her life. She began the study of the Chinese language and of Asian music early in her career, and professionally annotated and edited collections of Asian music. In addition to mentoring many students of music throughout her life, she enjoyed teaching English to UConn students who had come from China. In 2005, Heinz and Virginia made a gift to the University of Connecticut, which led to the established of the Heinz and Virginia Distinguished Lecture Series on Human Rights and the Life Sciences.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Lisa Herrmann of New Jersey and her fiancé,Drew Kahn, a niece Joan Keck, and many adoring friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00pm at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Virginia Hitchcock Herrmann Fund for Sacred Music, St. Mark's Chapel, 42 N. Eagleville R., Storrs, CT 06268, or Joshua's Trust, Gifts and Contributions, P.O. Box 4, Mansfield Center, CT 06250. For online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.
Virginia Herrmann, 96, of Storrs, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Heinz Herrmann, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at home.
She was born April 10, 1915 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of Charles and Clara Hitchcock. Virginia graduated from Indiana University and with Master's Degrees from the Eastern School of Music and Yale University, where she studied with Paul Hindemith. During her time at Yale, she met and married Heinz, who shared her love of music, the arts and the natural world and a commitment to human rights. They moved to Storrs in 1955. Soon after, Virginia was appointed Adjunct Professor of Organ in the School of Music at the University of Connecticut and as Director of Music and Organist at St. Mark's Chapel in Storrs. In 1974, she led the chapel to master craftsman John Brombaugh, who designed an organ for St. Mark's that re-created the mechanical-action organ of Bach's day. Virginia used her outstanding talents as an organist and harpsichordist, her love for sacred music, and her eye for fine musical instruments to assist churches throughout Connecticut and New England. She continued to make music throughout her life. She began the study of the Chinese language and of Asian music early in her career, and professionally annotated and edited collections of Asian music. In addition to mentoring many students of music throughout her life, she enjoyed teaching English to UConn students who had come from China. In 2005, Heinz and Virginia made a gift to the University of Connecticut, which led to the established of the Heinz and Virginia Distinguished Lecture Series on Human Rights and the Life Sciences.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Lisa Herrmann of New Jersey and her fiancé,Drew Kahn, a niece Joan Keck, and many adoring friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00pm at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Virginia Hitchcock Herrmann Fund for Sacred Music, St. Mark's Chapel, 42 N. Eagleville R., Storrs, CT 06268, or Joshua's Trust, Gifts and Contributions, P.O. Box 4, Mansfield Center, CT 06250. For online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.
She was born April 10, 1915 in Bloomington, Indiana, daughter of Charles and Clara Hitchcock. Virginia graduated from Indiana University and with Master's Degrees from the Eastern School of Music and Yale University, where she studied with Paul Hindemith. During her time at Yale, she met and married Heinz, who shared her love of music, the arts and the natural world and a commitment to human rights. They moved to Storrs in 1955. Soon after, Virginia was appointed Adjunct Professor of Organ in the School of Music at the University of Connecticut and as Director of Music and Organist at St. Mark's Chapel in Storrs. In 1974, she led the chapel to master craftsman John Brombaugh, who designed an organ for St. Mark's that re-created the mechanical-action organ of Bach's day. Virginia used her outstanding talents as an organist and harpsichordist, her love for sacred music, and her eye for fine musical instruments to assist churches throughout Connecticut and New England. She continued to make music throughout her life. She began the study of the Chinese language and of Asian music early in her career, and professionally annotated and edited collections of Asian music. In addition to mentoring many students of music throughout her life, she enjoyed teaching English to UConn students who had come from China. In 2005, Heinz and Virginia made a gift to the University of Connecticut, which led to the established of the Heinz and Virginia Distinguished Lecture Series on Human Rights and the Life Sciences.
Virginia is survived by her daughter Lisa Herrmann of New Jersey and her fiancé,Drew Kahn, a niece Joan Keck, and many adoring friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, March 23, at 3:00pm at the Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson St. (Rte. 195), Willimantic. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Virginia Hitchcock Herrmann Fund for Sacred Music, St. Mark's Chapel, 42 N. Eagleville R., Storrs, CT 06268, or Joshua's Trust, Gifts and Contributions, P.O. Box 4, Mansfield Center, CT 06250. For online memorial guestbook and directions to the funeral home, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.
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