Blade X. Herman, age 33, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at his residence. He was an accomplished tattoo artist. Blade was born on June 12, 1980, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Gerald Herman and Cindy Harr. He is survived by his daughter, Destiny Polanco of Defiance; his father, Gerald “Jerry” Herman, of Edgerton; his mother, Cindy Harr, of Defiance; sister, Austin Alesha Palmiter, of Columbus, Ohio; grandmother, Willadene Herman, of Bryan; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul Herman, Ruth (George) Rogers and Ken Harr. Private services for Blade X. Herman were held at the Krill Funeral Home, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan. Memorial contributions are requested to the family.