Herman Hudnell
Born: March 2, 1920 in Columbus, Ohio
Died: December 11, 1998 in Oberlin, Ohio
Wife: Essie Bailey (died, 1990). Katherine Norris (died, 2013).
Children: Rosa (Norris) Burgee; Laura Hudnell; Josephine Hudnell (died, 1991). Grandson: Travis Norris. Great-granddaughter: Olivia Rose Norris
Athletic highlights
1937, Class B state champ for high jump (5-11 7/8). Also a member of the second place 880-yard relay and fourth in the 100-yard dash
1938, Class B state champ as a member of the 880-yard relay (1:32.5) and also third in high jump
1937-38, Team member for third place team finishes at state both in 1937 and ’38
1937-38, 7-time All-Southwestern Conference
His career coincided with the end of a remarkable 15-year run by the Oberlin High track program. Ten times the team placed in the top 10 at state between 1925-39.
Military highlights
1941-45: Staff sergeant in the U.S. Army, serving in Normandy and the Rhineland. He received the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Service Medal, EAME Theater Service Medal with four Bronze Stars and the Victory Medal.
Professional highlights
United States Postal Service (Cleveland and New York City)
Administrative assistant in the Department of Social Services, New York City
Education
1939: Oberlin High School
1939-40: Oberlin College
New York City College