Background
Unger was born in London, England, to Lillian Maud and James Unger.
Unger was born in London, England, to Lillian Maud and James Unger.
In Mississauga, Ontario he began his career as a cartoonist at the Mississauga Times newspaper. Unger moved to the Bahamas in 1984 and retired as a cartoonist in 1992. Unger"s friends encouraged him to give up retirement.
He said he would not have suggested it himself, but he liked the idea.
On 2 June 1997, Herman made a comeback under the United Media umbrella. "lieutenant gives me the opportunity to bring them up to date and to introduce Herman to a new generation," he said in the 31 May 1997, edition of the Detroit News.
He did not expect to return to full-time cartooning but planned to add new material. Unger signed a long-term contract to bring ten years of classic Herman back to newspapers.
He returned to Canada in his last years, settling in Saanich, British Columbia.
Uses the humour of popular cartoons and motivational quotes to inform and boost employees with "positive daily business messages" on their computers. Herman characters are also found on workplace posters promoting safety and improved production. Unger died in his sleep at his residence in Saanich, British Columbia after a period of ill health.
Quotations: "lieutenant gives me the opportunity to bring them up to date and to introduce Herman to a new generation,".