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HERRMAN, HERBERT (BERT) SANDERS was born on April 28, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York and died on April 12, 2013 in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii. He is survived by his partner of 13 years, Guy Seiler of Tajique, New Mexico where they owned Casa Manzano Bed & Breakfast. Bert was honored to care for his mother, Evelyn the last four and a half years of her life while living in Tajique. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Herrman and sister-in-law, Sheila of Chestnut Ridge, New York. Bert had one niece, Dorene Stein of Nanuet, New York. He had four nephews: Michael (wife Cheryl) of Wellington, Florida; Adam (wife Linda) of Highland Mills, New York; Jason of San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Brett (wife Karina) of Wyckoff, New Jersey. He is also survived by four great-nieces and seven great-nephews. Bert grew up in Larchmont, New York in Westchester County. After graduation from Mamaroneck High School in 1963, he attended the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania receiving a bachelor's degree in finance. He continued his education receiving his master's degree in journalism from Ohio University in 1968. Bert believed in service to our country. He was inducted into the United States Army on February 26, 1969 and was honorably discharged on December 4, 1970. He served in the USARPAC 25th Infantry Division and earned the rank of E5. He earned the following while serving: the National Defense Service Medal; the Vietnam Service Medal; the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm; the Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster and 2-OS Bars. In 1971 he moved to Philadelphia, PA and worked in public relations for 12 years before moving to Ft. Lauderdale, FL for two years. His true interest in writing was inspired by his move to San Francisco, CA in 1985. He studied many religions before his spiritual path followed the teachings of Zen. He started Alamo Square Press and published 18 books (2 of which he wrote) between 1985 and 1998 before moving to New Mexico. He was drawn to the spiritual connection here in New Mexico. He designed his dream home nestled in the foothills of the Manzano Mountains. In 2003 he wrote his final book entitled "Mountainair, N.M., Centennial History, 1903 - 2003." Many of the books he wrote and published are still in print. An open house in celebration of Bert's life will take place at Casa Manzano on August 10, 2013 from 11 am to 3 pm.
        Published on: Sun July 14, 2013