Jerome A. Herber

Jerome A. Herber, 84, of Fort Wayne, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at Adams Heritage, Monroeville. He was born July 29, 1934 in Fort Wayne to the late Phillip J. and Genevieve Marie (Schiffli) Herber. He retired in 1992 from Dana. Jerome was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church Hessen Cassel, serving in many capacities. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Patricia Herber; children, Annette (Michael) Boly, Samuel (David Miller) Herber, Richard (Audra) Herber, Andrew (Sarah) Herber, Christopher (Jackie) Herber, Edward Herber, Peter (Beth) Herber, Joseph (Tina) Herber, David (Shelley) Herber, Lisa Herber, Nathan (Lisa) Herber, and Juanita Hartman; siblings, Lawrence (Lucy – Deceased) Herber, Father John Herber C. P. P. S., Jim (Nancy) Herber, Mary (Jack) Armstrong, Helene (Ron – Deceased) Jacquay, Joanne (Ken) Nesler, Rosemary (Ray) Stout, Jane (Don) Eisberg, and Barbara (Jim) Smith; 30 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Maxine Scheiber, Carolyn Boyle, Annie Cappelli, Phyllis Forbing, and Joe Herber. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, July 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church Hessen Cassel, 11337 Old Decatur Road South, Fort Wayne, IN 46816 with NO visitation prior. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46819 with rosary at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Church Hessen Cassel Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Jerome may be made to the church or Nurses for Life. Condolences may be left at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Herber family.