Herbert Dale Kneisley Jr.

Herbert Dale Kneisley Jr. of Austin, Texas, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on February 10, 1947, in Wala Wala, Washington, before moving and growing up with his brother Gary in Maine, Ohio, New York, Delaware, Kentucky, Tennessee, and even Homer, Alaska, before landing in Austin, Texas where their dad retired at Bergstrom Air Force Base.

He graduated from the University of Texas in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration

He worked as at the State in various rolls for 20 plus years.

He are preceded in death by their parents Herbert Dale Kneisley Sr. and Frances Pike. He are survived by their Kerry Ann O’Rork, Herbie Dale Kneisley III and Kristine Lynn Kneisley.

He loved to Country and Swing dance. He enjoyed softball and baseball. Loved hunting and fishing with his brother Gary and his kids.

The family would like to thank Dr. Kunjan Bhatt, Brook Watts NP, Dr. Salwan-Sahore, Dr. Pardeep Singh, Dr. Ashok Mudundi, Brittany Rubio, LVAD team : Ashley Fischer, Cat Calantonio, Kayla Taylor, Katie Johnson, Nurses : Graham Parker, Hayley Creveling, Mikayla Stringer, Josh Northrup, Caine Tang, Anne Perny, Huong Ho, Emily Shelton, Hannah Doering, Emma Lytle, Jennifer Garcia, Taylor Patton, Malorie Aray, Ericka Espinosa, Emily Castaneda, Sarah Mondshine, Jade Yang, David Deleon, Casey Ihnen, Sonia Hardgrove, Patient Care team: Lauren Banning, Rosie Carrillo, Latasha Hughes, Kayla Framsted, Allison Webb, Michael Moore and all the other wonderful people at the Heart Hospital of Austin for the care and compassion they showed our loved one in their final days.

A Special Thank You

With deep gratitude and heartfelt appreciation, I want to extend a special thank you to Reverend Kate Blackshear, Jenna Sole, Sarah Reed, Callie Hatcher, and Riley McGarry.

Your compassion, your grace, and your presence have brought a light into a time that felt heavy and uncertain. The healing you offer goes far beyond medicine, scripture, or routine care — it touches hearts in ways that words will never fully capture.

You may never fully comprehend the depth of the peace and strength you bring — how your kindness mends not just the wounds of the body, but the quiet ache of the soul. Your care transcends your profession and reaches into something sacred.

Thank you for showing up with empathy and for holding space with love. You have made a difference that will never be forgotten.

With deepest thanks, Herb 3

A visitation for Herbert will be held Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 6300 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas 78749, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.