John J. Hertz

John proudly served his country and retired after 20 + years in the U.S. Air Force, he then began a career with the U.S. Postal Service. Continuing his love of the military, following his postal service, he became a Veterans Service Officer.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (Boogie) Hertz of Inez and Cynthia M. Erdelt of Edna; grandson, Taylor McChesney of Victoria; sisters, Elizabeth Henricks of Colorado and Elaine Hutchison of Pennsylvania; and Michael Hertz of New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Gwosdz Hertz; son, John M. Hertz; sister, Lillian Maahs; and son in law, Chris Erdelt.

Graveside services will be Saturday at 10:30 PM at Memory Gardens of Edna where John will be buried beside his wife and son in with military honors under the auspices of the Ganado American Legion Post 346.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hospice of South Texas or M.D. Anderson Research Center.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.