James Herb

James R. Herb, 75, Lakewood, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He was born May 9, 1936, in Navarino to the late John and Merle (Frank) Herb. Jim served his country in the U. S. Army. On August 29, 1959, he married Patricia Monroe; she preceded him in death September 5, 2006. He later married Carol St. Louis July 4, 2009. Jim had been employed by Fort Howard Paper Company, retiring after 40 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, bowling, boating, house projects and gardening. He had a kind heart and generous spirit. Survivors include his wife, Carol; his three children, Connie (Carl) Rehberger; Jenny Jo (Ben) Barrett; and Pete (Annie) Herb; Carol's two daughters, Jill (Kevin) Marshall and Julie (Mike) Quimby; 14 grandchildren, Jimmy, Dan, Kelly, Jamie, Emmet, Emily, Keegan, Kendal, Brittney, Nick, Amanda, Olivia, Austin and Nathanial; one great-grandson, Charlie; two brothers, Jerry (Elaine) Herb and Charlie (Gayle) Herb; his twin sister, Annie Herb and two sisters, Grace Herb and Mary (Sam) Austin; and two sister-in-laws, Mary Herb and Carol Herb. In addition to his parents and wife, Patricia, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Conner a...[more]

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two brothers, Jack and Raymond. Visitation will take place Sunday, November 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lyndahl Funeral Home where a prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue after 9 a.m. Monday at St. Lawrence Parish in Navarino, where the Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with Rev. Jason Blahnik officiating. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Jim's name. The family would like to express a special thank you to the staffs at the Langlade Hospital Cancer Center and Hospice for their care and concern for Jim.