Thomas J. Hermes, age 75, of Clear Lake died Friday, Jan. 5, at his home with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Leo and Marie Alice (McCarron) Hermes and infant twin brother. Survived by his wife Bethel L. (Sweat) Hermes, children, Jeffrey (Tonya) Hermes and Donna (Brian) Elliason, grandchildren, Everett Elliason, Matthew Hermes, Grady Elliason, Adelyn Elliason, sister and brothers, Kathy (Kim) Klawiter, Donald Hermes, James Hermes and numerous nieces and nephews. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and the company of family and good friends. He was very artistic and enjoyed spending time taking pictures, he was the one always behind the camera. He owned and operated Hermes Floral Company in St. Paul and in Becker. Funeral services were Fri. Jan. 12, at Emmanuel Christian Center, Elk River. Visitation was Thursday and Friday at the church in Elk River.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes. org). Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Becker, 763-262-1454, www.williamsdingmann.com.