He was a veteran of the Korean War and served as a Paratrooper of the 11th Airborn Division. Herbert was a retired Funeral Director/Manager for Brevard Memorial and Florida Memorial Funeral Homes. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council 11348.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Carmel Arsenault.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Claire Major Napert; his children, Louise (Wayne) Fakess, Lise (Doug) Baggs, William (Ginny) Napert and David Napert; and his brother, Leon (Jackie) Napert; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 from 10 to 11 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rockledge, interment will follow at Florida Memorial Gardens.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Health First, 1900 Dairy Rd., Melbourne, FL 32904.
Please visit www.floridamemorialfh-gardens.com to sign the guestbook for Herbert Arthur Napert.
Arrangements under the direction of Florida Memorial Funeral Home, Rockledge, FL.