Jesse L. Heberle

Born April 18, 1932, in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Gottfried and Elizabeth (Erk) Heberle and the widower of Barbara “Bobbie” Heberle. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by 3 brothers; Gottfried, Henry, and Andrew Heberle.

He was a retired parts manager for Cleveland Brothers, a graduate of John Harris High School, class of 1950, and a member of Chambers Hill United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was a dedicated family man and an avid Red Sox Baseball fan.

He is survived by his son, Thomas E. Heberle and his wife Karen, of Harrisburg; two daughters, Jessie L. Smith and husband William, of Harrisburg, and Jean E. Dotsey and husband John, of Hummelstown; 3 grandchildren, Ryan Smith and Steven and Mitchell Heberle; a brother, John Heberle of Palmyra; two sisters, Rose Zeiters of Harrisburg and Elizabeth McCarthy of East Berlin.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, September 19, 2012, in Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg. Burial will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, September 18, 2012, in Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg; and 10:00 am to time of service Wednesday at Our Savior Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 420 N. Progress Ave., Harrisburg, PA. 17109.