Wilbert F. Herrling

Wilbert F. (Nifty) Herrling age 95, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2008 with his loving family by his side.    Wilbert was born on April 14, 1913 to Charles and Ida (Dresen) Herrling.   Wilbert started his career working at Wolff Kubly and Hirsig in the heating and air conditioning department.   He later went into business on his own and started Herrling Metal and Heating near Shorewood.   On June 19th, 1937 he married Adeline Hanusa at St. Luke's in Middleton.   Together they raised three children: Richard (Dick), Thomas and Barbara.   In 1975 Nifty retired only to find himself not being able to stay away from his work.   In 1981 he and Dick built a new building in Middleton to start the business back up.   At that point he got the itch to continue building and built the Herrling Center located in the Middleton Business Park.   Nifty loved to keep busy and was continually working on new projects.   Wilbert was a life long member of Luther Memorial Church in Madison.   Wilbert is survived by Adeline, his loving wife of 71 years, and his son Tom (Jean) of Cross Plains.   In addition he is survived by seven gr...[more]

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children and twelve great grandchildren.   Kathy (Mike) Martin, of Madison and their children Nicole and Paige.   Deanne Bullock of Cambridge and her children Joshua, Stephanie, and Madelyn.   Tom Jr. of Middleton and his children Whitnee, Jordann and Sydnee.   Larry (Pam) Bowen of Lexington NC.   Susan (Jay) Smith of Middleton and their children Brandon, Connor, and Nolan.   Lynda (Richardo) Zambrano of Gilbert, AZ and their son Xavier.   Carrie Herrling of Los Angeles, CA.   Wilbert is further survived by a Daughter-in-law Lynn Barlow of Deerfield, Brother-in-law Rev. Ralph ( Doris) Hanusa of Oshkosh and Sister-in-law Pearl Jung of Madison.   Wilbert was preceeded in death by his parents, and two of his children Dick and Barbara.   Four siblings: Clem, Elroy, Glen and Irene Quast.   Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, October 20th, 2008 at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 3610 Speedway Rd., Madison, WI, with visitation from 10:00 am until the time of service.   Entombment will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.   The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff for the wonderful care Wilbert received while residing at Ingleside in Mt. Horeb since August.   Also the exceptional individual support and care provided by the Hospice social workers and nurses.   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice at 5395 E. Cheryl Parkway, Madison, WI   53711.