Patricia A. Herber, 82, of Fort Wayne passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Adam's Heritage, Monroeville. She was born June 1, 1938 in Milford, Iowa, daughter of the late Herman and Juanita (Croxton) Eilers. Patricia worked as a homemaker, providing for her children and husband, Jerome. She was an active member of St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church. Surviving Pat are her children, Annette (Michael) Boly, Samuel (Dave 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; 30 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sister Bonnie (Allen) Zaruba; and sister in law, Judy Eilers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerome Herber; brother, John Eilers; and nephew, Jason Zaruba. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 15, 2021. Burial will be at St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Catholic Church Cemetery. Preferred memorials honoring the memory of Pat may be made to Masses or Fort Wayne Right to Life or American Diabetes Association. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Herber family.
