Paul “P.J.” Bernard Hermsen Jr., 48, passed at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Friday, October 16, 2026, of heart disease, with family by his side. He was born in Green Bay on January 31, 1978, to Paul Sr. and Kathy (VerHaagh) Hermsen.

P.J. graduated from West De Pere High School with the class of 1997. On January 26, 2007, he married Natalie Norwood, his partner of 25 years. P.J. enjoyed spending time outdoors deer hunting and fishing, as well as relaxing at the cottage in Lakewood. He was an avid sports fan who especially loved cheering on the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. Above all, P.J. loved making people laugh and bringing joy to those around him. He will be fondly remembered for the happiness and laughter he shared with family and friends.

P.J. is survived by his wife, Natalie; mother, Kathy Hermsen; siblings, Troy Hermsen and Tammi Hermsen; nephews, Cameron, Connor, and Cole; niece, Lexie. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his mother-in-law, Jill (Johansen) Schmitzer, also survive.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Hermsen Sr.; grandparents, Robert and Elizabeth (Rademacher) Hermsen and Joe and Lucille (Nackers) VerHaagh; brother-in-law, Cole Davis; father-in-law, Willie Norwood; stepfather-in-law, Nate Schmitzer; grandparents-in-law, Les and Millie Johansen; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Per P.J.’s wishes, no formal funeral services will be held.

The Hermsen Family would like to share a special thank you to the staff at Bellin, Froedtert, and Children’s Hospitals, their EMT’s, and especially Dr. Matthew Buelow and his nurse, Melissa, for all their care and support.