Herman G. Schloss, 92 of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at Mercy Medical Center.  A memorial service will be 4 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2009 at First Church of the Open Bible.  Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Herman was born February 16, 1917 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Herman Hirsh and Katherine Sommers Schloss.  He married Dorothy Hutchison on November 20, 1938 in Cedar Rapids.  After 45 years of employment, Herman retired from Rock Island Railroad in 1980 where he served as the Auditor of Station Accounts.  Herman enjoyed playing his guitar, both professionally and personally, for over 80 years.

Herman is survived by his wife, Dorothy Schloss of Cedar Rapids; his son, Dennis (Judy) Schloss of Los Osos, CA; granddaughters, Lydia Schloss and Caitlin Schloss; grandson, Jack Thomas Schultz; and brothers, Richard Schloss of Hiawatha, and Roger Schloss of Cedar Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and John, and sisters, Mary, Kay, Pauline, Pat, and Ruth Jean.

Memorials may be directed to the family.