April 30, 1943 - May 15, 2020
Robert Louis Herbster
July 25, 1940 - February 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of both of our amazing, loving parents Robert (Bob) and Linda. Bob passed away on February 27, 2020 and was followed by his beloved wife, Linda on May 15, 2020. We find comfort in knowing they are together on their Final Great Adventure.
Bob was born on July 25, 1940 in Springfield, IL to Bert and Kathryn (Ledbetter) Herbster and was raised in Des Moines, IA and Chicago, IL. He retired from the IBM Corporation as a Senior Systems Engineer and had his own consulting company for the past 25 years.
Linda was born on April 30, 1943 in Santa Ana, CA to Colonel William and Elizabeth (Mims) Gifford and was raised in University Park, MD. She retired after a career as an Occupational Therapist and spent the past 20 years or so sharing her love of photography (sunsets) with friends and family and galleries throughout Northern Michigan.
Bob and Linda embarked on their Great Adventure on December 7, 1963 after meeting on the campus of University of Kentucky. They spent 56 loving years as true partners in life. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends and shared their love of water and boats with ALL of us ! Splitting their time between their house on Duck Lake and their boat up in Charlevoix. Linda was forever the caregiver to every generation and was always giving love and sharing her goodness with everyone. Captain Bob (Bobber) was always most happy on a boat with his First Mate, Linda and either a grandchild or his pup on his lap. They will be missed greatly every single day by all who knew and loved them.
Bob and Linda are survived by their three daughters Jackie (Jim) Durso, Pam (Muir Frey) Herbster, and Melissa (Craig) Benham. They were also, blessed with grandchildren Julianne (Durso) Delort, Dr. Timothy Durso, AJ Durso, Madeline Durso, Renton Bartscht, Taylor Richardson, Kathryn Mihalik, and Samantha Mihalik. And bonus great-grandchildren Evan Delort, Alexander Richardson and William Richardson. They will, also, be missed by their pup, Fiona.
The family is planning a Celebration of Life for Bob and Linda at their home on Duck Lake on August 1, 2020.
A Memorial Bench will be installed at Ferry Beach Park in Charlevoix. Any additional donations will go to Brain Cancer Research and IPF Research:
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