Herb attended schools in the area and graduated from Platteville high school in 1944. He was in the Army from August 1944 through September 1946, serving in the Philippines and Japan. He married Ruth Schmidt September 15, 1957 and the union was blessed with four children. He worked as an Operating Engineer for several companies and was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Platteville.
Herb is survived by his wife of 61 years, three daughters, Giselle (Gary) Smith of Fruita, Valerie Rhoades of Arvada, Lyla (Oscar) Aleman of Greeley, a son Rodney (Monique) Rhoades of Wiggins, seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, eight sisters and seven brothers.
Herb enjoyed his family, reading, fishing and gardening. He was an avid outdoors person.
Visitation will be from 3 – 6 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634. A Funeral Service will be at 1:30 pm Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at St. John Lutheran Church, 314 Byers Ave, Platteville, Colorado 80651. Interment at Mizpah Cemetery, Platteville, Colorado.
Memorial gifts may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or an organization of your choice, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 W. 28th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80634
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