Herman John Garretson (June 26, 1890 – December 8, 1972) was an American football and basketball coach.
[1] Garretson was also the head basketball coach at Iowa Wesleyan from 1921 to 1923, compiling a record of 18–8.
[2] Garretson was married twice, first to Marion Scott Becker with whom he had three sons: Frank, Herman Jr. and Ronald.
His oldest son, Frank E. Garretson, served in the Marine Corps during World War II and was decorated with the Navy Cross during the combats in Pacific.
He remained in the Marines and retired as Brigadier general.