He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 48 years, Carolyn Germain of Oakland; and four sons, Scott and wife Kristiann Germain of Oakland, Rob Germain and wife Kyeh Kim of Arlington, Va., Eric and wife Shannon Germain of Oakland, and Patrick Germain of Oakland. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Ariana Cartwright, Taylor, Evan, Emilia and Hanna Germain; his mother, Margaret Germain of Oakland; two sisters, Barbara Lewis of Morgantown, W.Va., and Mary Jane Germain of Oakland; two nephews, Jason Lewis of Iowa City, Iowa, and Justin Lewis of Morgantown, W.Va.; and countless other family, friends and co-workers.